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Unit 5: Chapters 10 & 11
The Roman Republic & Rome and Christianity
Essential
Vocabulary
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Attila
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Civil law
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Constantine
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Forum
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Law of the
Twelve Tables
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Legions
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Octavian
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Patricians
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Pax Romana
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Plebeians
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Republic
Essential Questions
& Big Ideas
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How did Rome become the dominant power in
the Mediterranean region?
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Rome’s location and government helped it
become a major power in the ancient world.
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Rome’s tripartite government and written laws
helped create a stable society.
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The later period of the Roman Republic was
marked by wars of expansion and political crises.
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Why did the Roman Empire fall, and what is its
legacy?
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After changing from a republic to an empire,
Rome grew politically and economically, and
developed a culture that influenced later
civilizations.
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Problems from both inside and outside caused
the Roman Empire to split into a western half,
which collapsed, and an eastern half that
prospered for hundreds of years.
Supporting Details
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