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Rome1. Explain what made the Roman army that fought the Punic Wars different from armies of other nations.2. Hypothesize what might have happened to the balance of power in the Mediterranean if Hannibal had conquered the city of Rome.3. Even though the Carthaginian Empire was defeated, the Romans destroyed the city of Carthage. What do you think led to such actions?4. In your opinion, what were the characteristics that made Julius Caesar one of history's greatest generals?5. What were the changes that took place in Rome when Emperor Augustus took power?6. Why was control of the Mediterranean of such strategic importance?7. Consider Napoleon's remark that "the story of Rome is the story of the world." What do you think he meant by this? How is it that the "western world grew up in Rome's shadow?"8. Some might maintain that Rome's ability to grow its empire began with its talent in planning its city. Discuss how features of the early city of Rome (such as the Forum, the Colosseum, and the aqueducts) served as symbols of the values espoused by the empire's founding fathers.9. The historian Livy believed that Rome could somehow alter its destiny of decadence and morbidity if its people could remember (and live by) the values that spawned the empire. Do you think such a redirection of a people is possible through this kind of education?10. Explain how the Etruscans were like parents to the Romans—and, in turn, how the Romans were like revolting children.11. In order to fully understand the magnitude of the Roman Empire, look at a current map of Europe and the neighboring regions of North Africa and the Middle East. Into how many countries is the former empire now divided? How many different currencies are now used? Discuss the challenges this great empire faced in organizing, growing, and protecting itself.12. How did early Romans use the information gathered in the census to begin their republic? In what ways has our democracy evolved from these beginnings? In what ways has it deviated? ................
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