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Ancient and Classical Rome Exam
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9th Grade
03/03/2016

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Mediterranean Sea
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a sea surrounded by Africa, Europe, and Asia. 2400 miles (3865 km) long; 1,145,000 sq. mi. (2,965,550 sq. km); greatest known depth 14,436 feet (4400 meters).
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Roman Empire
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the lands and peoples subject to the authority of ancient Rome.
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peninsula
Definition
an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland.
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pax romana
Definition
the terms of peace imposed by ancient Rome on its dominions.
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Christianity
Definition
the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices..
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Trade network
Definition
The business of buying and selling commodities, products, or services; commerce.
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scarcity
Definition
insufficiency or shortness of supply; dearth.
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Twelve Tables
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earliest code of Roman civil, criminal, and religious law, promulgated in 451–450 bc
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Roman Republic
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the ancient Roman state from 509 BC until Augustus assumed power in 27 BC; was governed by an elected Senate but dissatisfaction with the Senate led to civil wars that culminated in a brief dictatorship by Julius Caesar
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