The document provides a study guide for examining the Roman Republic. It outlines topics such as cultural diffusion between the Athenians and Etruscans that influenced Roman culture, the roles of men and women in Roman society, comparisons between the Roman Republic and the American government, the evolution of the legion and maniple military formations, differences between the rich and poor in terms of living conditions, roles in government, occupations, rights, and population numbers. It also describes geographical features of the Italian Peninsula that aided trade, as well as the later spread, wealth, corruption, leaders, provinces, and treatment of the poor during the Roman Empire period.

1. The Roman Republic (Chpt. 12) Exam Study Guide
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Cultural diffusion: Athenians
and Etruscans
Roman culture: customs, male
and female roles
Compare contrast: Roman Republic & American government
Legion/maniple: evolution from
phalanx, advantages
The rich and poor of Rome: living
conditions, role in government,
occupation, rights, population
Italian Peninsula: waterways,
trade advantages, Alps mountains , soil quality, and agriculture
Roman Empire: spread, wealth,
corruption, leaders, provinces,
the poor
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