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Peninsula

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Surrounded by water on 3 sides like Italy.

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Aeneas

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Character from a legend. Became ruler of Italy after carrying dad from burning city of Troy.

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Romulus

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Raised by wolf, killed brother, named Rome after himself.

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Remus

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Romulus twin brother, killed by his brother. Raised by wolf.

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Twelve Tables

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Rome’s first written law. Written on 12 bronze tablets. Displayed in the Forum. US Constitution is similar to it.

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Checks & Balances

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Used to balance power in government so that no one gets too powerful or is too weak.

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Forum

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Public meeting place where the 12 Tablets were displayed.

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Organization of Roman Government

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Magistrates (elected)
Senate (wealthy people who had their job for life)
Assemblies (common people)