<span>Cause: Anti-Semitism and Racism
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How are the 2 legends of the Rome's origins different?<span>The one described in "The Aeneid" is more factual because it is based on actual history.
The one about Romulus and Remus is less likely to be factual because the idea of 2 boys being raised by wolves seems unlikely.</span>How did the Etruscans influence early Rome?They influenced Roman architecture, religious rituals, clothing styles, and the Roman military.How did the Roman government maintain control over conquered territories?Governed fairly; allowed conquered people to become full citizens or allies of the republic; crushed the revoltsHow did Rome's location affect its development?Being along the Tiber River allowed for movement of goods in and out of the area; distance from Mediterranean Sea provided protection from seagoing pirates; steep hills provided protection from other enemies.Compare and contrast patricians and the plebeians.<span>In both men were citizens, paid taxes and served in the army.
patricians - ruling class, landowners, prominent families, could hold public office, lead public ceremonies
plebeians - majority of Romans, poor artisans, shopkeepers, farmers, part of Council of Plebs representing plebeians</span>How did the plebeians gain power in the republic?They went on strike from serving in the army and left Rome to create their own government.For what changes in the republic were the plebeians responsible for?They were allowed to form the Council of Plebs and elect their own officials, become consuls, and pass laws.Describe how Rome defeated Carthage to become the ruler of the Mediterranean region.Rome used its military power to fight the Punic Wars and eventually defeat Carthage and take control of the Mediterranean region.What factors led to the decline of the republic?poverty, class conflict, problems with the army, failed reform effortsIs it dangerous for military leaders to have political power? Why or why not?Yes because military leaders can use their troops to take power by force, which weakens the democracy.Why did some Romans oppose Caesar?They thought he had become too powerful and that he wanted to be king.Why did the creation of latifundia cause poor people to move to the cities?Latifundia were large estates whose owners used slaves and would not hire farmers. As a result, farmers lost their land and moved to the city for work.What changes did Julius Caesar bring about as ruler of Rome?Expanded citizenship, introduced reforms that helped the poor, but ended the republic by becoming Rome's first dictator for lifeHow did Octavian's rule serve as a transition from Roman republic to empire?He came to power at the end of the republic, but the Senate declared him commander-in-chief for life; Octavian took the title of emperor.Who was Caesar Augustus?The name Octavian took after capturing Egypt and becoming emperor.What were the important achievements of Emperor Augustus?Created permanent professional army; established defendable boundaries; built many public buildings and palaces; established proconsuls; reformed tax system; reformed legal systemHow did Caligula and Nero differ from Tiberius and Claudius?Caligula and Nero were cruel rulers and Tiberius and Claudius ruled effectivelyHow did roads contribute the empire's success?Roads made trading, communication, and military movement easier.What was the role of a proconsul under Augustus?Acted as governor over the province.What do you think was the greatest achievement of Augustus?<span>Stabilizing the Roman government which led to the formations of the Roman Empire</span>
Magna Carta, written in 1215, established the belief that the monarch's rule was not absolute and provided the basis for the later development of parliament.<span> The document only forced King John to consult nobles before he made arbitrary decisions like passing taxes.</span>
They traded with them selves.
Their civilization has never paused, or changed. They still have their old cultures (sort of) They still have the same language.
