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Ancient Rome: The Influence of Geography and the Roman Republic

Explore how geography shaped Ancient Rome and learn about the Roman Republic - its leaders, citizens, and military organization. Discover the transition from monarchy to republic and the dynamics of power within Roman society.

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Ancient Rome: The Influence of Geography and the Roman Republic

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  1. The Romans Built a Great City Ch.6 Sec.1

  2. Answer the following questions • What were three ways geography influenced Ancient Rome? • A ________________was a descendant of the founders of Rome and was a way of classifying Roman citizens. Opposite this person was a ________________, a poor, average person

  3. From monarchy to republic • Leadership by kings is called a ___________ • Republic – ____________________________ ________________– Res publica– “public affairs” • The Roman republic did not allow all citizens to vote…but more people were also considered citizens…a republic is different from a democracy because citizens are not directly involved with decision making

  4. What happened when kings left? • _______________________________ • Plebians were not allowed in govt. …although they were the majority • Problem: ____________________________ _________________, not merit, and social mobility was almost impossible, (couldn’t intermarry)

  5. The Roman Legion • All _______________________ served in the army • More powerful and _________________than the phalanx • 4,000-6,000 heavily armed foot soldiers • Accompanied by a _____________________ • Each legion divided into 60 smaller groups – century

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