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Ancient Rome 101 | National Geographic

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Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy's Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, much of western Asia, northern Africa and the Mediterranean islands. This civilization adopted a variety of cultures through trade and commerce establishing one of histories most expansive and influencial experiment.

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Watcht the video below, "Ancient Rome 101| National Geographic," then answer the questions that follow
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Rome began as a small village on what river?

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Rome was known for shaping...

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Who rules in a "Monarchical" or Monarchy style of government?

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After the Kings of Rome came the ______________

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Who do many historians call "Rome's cruellest emperor?"

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What were aquaducts used to transport ?

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How many miles of road did the Romans build throughout their empire?

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What was the official language of Rome?

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Once persecuted by Rome, was adopted by Constantine I and become the empires official religion.

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Select the reasons historians attribute to the fall of Rome