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Ancient Rome Part One: Early Kingdom and Republic (Newsela)

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    Which answer choice accurately characterizes the role of wealth in the Roman Empire?
    Wealth was peacefully and equally distributed among members of the Roman republic.
    Wealth was controlled by a ruling class whose actions led to instability and violence.
    Wealth was distributed equally among patricians who generously supported plebeians.
    Wealth was controlled by a ruling class who used it to support military dictators.
  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    Based on the article, what caused the Roman government to shift from one led by several men to one with a single leader?
     Caesar crossing the Rubicon
     Octavian assuming the title of Augustus
     Mark Antony defeating Brutus and Cassius
     Pompey stepping in as consul
  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Why does the author include information about the founders of Rome and their descendants, the patricians?
     to suggest that themes of violence and privilege had a long history of influence on Roman government
     to show that patricians were better prepared to run the Roman government than the plebeians
     to explain the reasons why governments led by consuls were unsuccessful in Rome
     to highlight the principles of courage and loyalty that were present in the Roman government
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