What geographical advantage does the Italian landscape have over the Greek landscape?

Traditional legend says that Romulus and Remus founded the city of

The Etruscans were skilled in

The Romans overthrew the _____ and set up the republican form of government where people were treated fairly.

In addition to being tough and good fighters, Roman soldiers were also

The ruling class and top officials of the Roman Republic were the

In 494 B.C., many Roman plebeians _____ to protest for equal rights.

The best-known early Roman dictator of the Republic was

Adopted around 451 B.C., Rome's first code of law was called the

Rome fought _____ in the Punic Wars for control of the Mediterranean region.

a ruler with complete control over the state

a wealthy landowner

Roman general of the Second Punic War

The Latin word for "I forbid"

An artisan, shopkeeper, or owner of a small farm

A form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader

Trojan hero of the epic Aeneid

People that played a major role in shaping Roman civilization

The mountain range that runs the length of Italy

A group of 6,000 soldiers