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What led to the establishment of the Roman Republic?
What led to the establishment of the Roman Republic?
The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Greece.
The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Greece.
False
What was the primary goal of both Rome and Carthage during the Punic Wars?
What was the primary goal of both Rome and Carthage during the Punic Wars?
To dominate trade routes across the Mediterranean Sea
The Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with elephants was named ______.
The Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with elephants was named ______.
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The Phoenicians who founded Carthage were known to the Romans as:
The Phoenicians who founded Carthage were known to the Romans as:
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The First Punic War concluded with a decisive Carthaginian victory.
The First Punic War concluded with a decisive Carthaginian victory.
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In what modern-day country was Carthage located?
In what modern-day country was Carthage located?
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How many major conflicts make up the Punic Wars?
How many major conflicts make up the Punic Wars?
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The First Punic War began in the year ______.
The First Punic War began in the year ______.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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What was a consequence of Roman soldiers serving far from home during the Punic Wars?
What was a consequence of Roman soldiers serving far from home during the Punic Wars?
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The Optimates represented the interests of the lower classes in the Roman Republic.
The Optimates represented the interests of the lower classes in the Roman Republic.
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Who benefited from soldiers being away from home during the Punic Wars?
Who benefited from soldiers being away from home during the Punic Wars?
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During the Punic Wars, Roman soldiers were often away from home for more than a ______.
During the Punic Wars, Roman soldiers were often away from home for more than a ______.
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Match the political groups in the Roman Republic with their described interests:
Match the political groups in the Roman Republic with their described interests:
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What was the main reason Roman soldiers' families sold their farms?
What was the main reason Roman soldiers' families sold their farms?
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Caius Marius was a leader of the Optimates.
Caius Marius was a leader of the Optimates.
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Name one of the two political parties that emerged during this period of the Roman Republic.
Name one of the two political parties that emerged during this period of the Roman Republic.
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The Punic Wars were fought between the Roman Republic and the ________ Empire.
The Punic Wars were fought between the Roman Republic and the ________ Empire.
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Which of the following locations was part of the Carthaginian Empire during the Punic Wars?
Which of the following locations was part of the Carthaginian Empire during the Punic Wars?
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Who began rewarding soldiers with land in exchange for military service?
Who began rewarding soldiers with land in exchange for military service?
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A civil war is when two different countries fight against each other.
A civil war is when two different countries fight against each other.
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In what year did Julius Caesar become dictator for life?
In what year did Julius Caesar become dictator for life?
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Caesar famously declared 'Give the people ______ and games and they will be happy'.
Caesar famously declared 'Give the people ______ and games and they will be happy'.
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Match the proverb with its meaning:
Match the proverb with its meaning:
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What did Caesar do to gain popularity with his soldiers and the Roman people?
What did Caesar do to gain popularity with his soldiers and the Roman people?
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What was Octavian's official title after becoming the first Roman Emperor?
What was Octavian's official title after becoming the first Roman Emperor?
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Julius Caesar was murdered by a group of senators including his friend Marcus Junius Brutus.
Julius Caesar was murdered by a group of senators including his friend Marcus Junius Brutus.
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Octavian was appointed as Caesar's successor after Caesar's death.
Octavian was appointed as Caesar's successor after Caesar's death.
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Who did Octavian fight a civil war against to become the sole ruler of Rome?
Who did Octavian fight a civil war against to become the sole ruler of Rome?
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What was the name of Caesar's son with Cleopatra?
What was the name of Caesar's son with Cleopatra?
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According to Suetonius, Caesar's last words were in ______
According to Suetonius, Caesar's last words were in ______
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Octavian claimed he wanted to restore the ________.
Octavian claimed he wanted to restore the ________.
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Which of the following was NOT a title that Augustus strategically accepted to gain power?
Which of the following was NOT a title that Augustus strategically accepted to gain power?
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In what modern-day country was Gaul, where Caesar lead legions?
In what modern-day country was Gaul, where Caesar lead legions?
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Roman society rejected Greek styles of art and culture.
Roman society rejected Greek styles of art and culture.
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What material did Emperor Augustus prefer to use when building temples and forums?
What material did Emperor Augustus prefer to use when building temples and forums?
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Roman victories over Carthage and Greece led to the expansion of Rome throughout the __________.
Roman victories over Carthage and Greece led to the expansion of Rome throughout the __________.
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Match the following Roman groups/figures with their roles or actions:
Match the following Roman groups/figures with their roles or actions:
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What was a consequence of Roman soldiers being away from home for extended periods of time?
What was a consequence of Roman soldiers being away from home for extended periods of time?
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