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The Assembly of Ancient Rome passed all legislation. They operated on the basis of direct democracy, which means the citizens and non-elected representatives voted on who would be in the assembly.

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The Consuls of Rome were the "chairpeople" of the Roman Senate. They commanded the armies and held the highest judicial power in the Roman Empire.

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The Roman Senate was 1/3 of the Roman Government. They were appointed by the consuls. It was made up of about 300 patricians, the wealthiest and oldest class in Rome.

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Only boys were educated in Ancient Rome because they believed the skills were important if they wanted to pursue a career in the government.

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For the Romans, religions were more about a contractual relationship between them and their gods. Their gods and goddesses were much like Greek gods and goddesses. Romans worshiped their gods and goddesses in temples scattered around Rome.

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Rome is located on the west coast of Europe.

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The Roman Empire existed from 27 B.C. to 1453 AD. It was the period of time after the Roman Republic. It was also, later known as, the most extensive political and social structure in the Western Civilization.

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According to myths, Rome was founded by twin brothers, sons of the god Mars and Latin princess Rhea Sylvia, Remus and Romulus. They were supposedly found abandoned by the Tiber River. They were raised by a she-wolf and founded Rome in 753 B.C.E. Rome was then named after its founder, Romulus

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The Twelve Tables were important in the Ancient Roman Laws. They were considered the foundation of Roman Law. They turned old traditions into rules.

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Republic: citizens vote on ideas and representatives. Only upper class men could hold government positions.

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Romans were polytheistic until 380 AD when Emperor Theodosius declared Christianity Rome's official religion.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Rome's most famous landmarks.