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Punic Wars

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A series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage ending in a victory for Rome.

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Pantheon

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Domed temple to the gods in Rome.

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Rome

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Capital of Italy

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Civil war

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Conflict between the rich and poor in Rome, which allowed Julius Caesar to come to power.

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"Innocent until proven guilty"

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Legal principle developed by the Romans.

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Julius Caesar

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Made dictator for life after conquering Gaul, assassinated in 44 BCE by the Senate because they were afraid he would become king.

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Corvus

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The device that allowed the Romans to board enemy ships

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Hadrian

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Built a wall across England.

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Marc Antony

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One of Caesar's generals, Falls in love with Cleopatra, He and Cleopatra declared war on Rome and lost.

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Ptolemy

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He proposed the idea that the sun revolves around the earth.

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Greece

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Their culture had the greatest influence on Rome

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Polytheism

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Belief in many gods.

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Veto

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The power to forbid or prevent a law from being passed.

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Carthage

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Civilization located in northern Africa; battled Rome

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Constantine

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Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians.

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Dictator

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A leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army during wartime.

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Consuls

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Similar to the president in the United States. Rome elected two of them at a time.

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Bread and Circuses

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A form of bribery in Rome. Roman emperors offered entertainment and food to keep the poor quiet without actually solving unemployment problems.

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Nero

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Known for persecuting Christians, and blamed for setting fire to Rome.

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Caligula

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A crazy emperor who appointed his horse as an advisor.

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Marcus Aurelius

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Last emperor of the Pax Romana.

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Theodosius

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Emperor of the Roman Empire who made Christianity the official religion of the empire.

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Aqueducts

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Bridge-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities.

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Christianity

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A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the teachings of Jesus and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. Was spread throughout Europe by the Romans.

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Twelve Tables

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Laws of Ancient Rome, inscribed on twelve tablets and displayed in the marketplace; applied equally to all citizens..

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Octavian

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Adopted grandnephew of Julius Caesar, later called Augustus Caesar

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Pope

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The bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Hannibal

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Carthaginian military commander who, in the Second Punic War, attempted a surprise attack on Rome, crossing the Alps with a large group of soldiers, horses, and elephants.

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Senate

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Along with the Assembly, they made the laws in Rome.

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Republic

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Rome's government where leaders were elected by the people.

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Colosseum

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A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place.

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Mercenaries

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People who fought for money.

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Salt

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According to legend, it was used to destroy the farmland of Carthage.

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Augustus Caesar

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Name given to Octavian following his defeat of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra; first emperor of Rome.

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