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What did the Romans believe about their origins?
What did the Romans believe about their origins?
- They believed they were descendants of refugees from the Middle East who survived the Trojan War. (correct)
- They believed they were descendants of a Germanic tribe.
- They believed they were descendants of Greek settlers in Italy.
- They believed they were descendants of Egyptian pharaohs.
What was the role of Rome in terms of citizenship for migrants?
What was the role of Rome in terms of citizenship for migrants?
- Rome only allowed migrants to become citizens after a lengthy process.
- Rome offered migrants the opportunity to become fully fledged citizens. (correct)
- Rome did not accept migrants as citizens.
- Rome restricted migrants from becoming citizens.
Which group of people is mentioned as having invented the Latin alphabet?
Which group of people is mentioned as having invented the Latin alphabet?
- The Trojans
- The Greeks
- The Romans
- The Etruscans (correct)
What served as the first example of globalization according to the text?
What served as the first example of globalization according to the text?
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What was Rome's status 2,000 years ago, according to the text?
What was Rome's status 2,000 years ago, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Roman Origins and Citizenship
- Romans believed they were descended from Trojan heroes and the gods of Greece.
- Rome was a city that welcomed migrants and offered citizenship to those who settled within its walls, regardless of their ethnic background.
Latin Alphabet
- The Etruscans, a group of people who lived in what is now modern-day Italy, are credited with inventing the Latin alphabet.
Globalization
- The Roman Empire served as the first example of globalization, with its vast territories and connections spanning across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Ancient Rome's Status
- 2,000 years ago, Rome was a powerful and dominant empire that shaped the course of Western history.
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