Geography
Rome was built on how many hills?
7 hills, and used for protection
Romans adopted many Greek gods.
True? or false?
True, Romans also adopted gods from many other cultures
The Flavian Amphitheater, known for its arches and capacity for public spectacles, is better known by this name.
What is the Colosseum
Which famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon River, sparking a civil war?
Who is Julius Caesar
The wealthy, land-owning aristocratic class that held the majority of political power in the early Republic
What are patricians
Rome goes through what river?
What is The Tiber river
What god did the Romans rely on the most?
Jupiter was one of the most relied gods for the Romans.
This durable material, created by the Romans, allowed them to build lasting structures
what is concrete
A temporary position created in times of crisis with absolute power
What is a Dictator
Due to cheap labor from enslaved people, this sector remained the primary foundation of the Roman economy
What is agriculture
The name of the sea that the Romans called "our sea"
What is The Mediterranean sea
The goddess of war, second in importance to Jupiter
Who is Mars
The first "fast food" venues originated in Rome What were they called
What is Thermopolia
What was the name of Rome's first written law code
What are The twelve tables
This was a popular type of art made from colored stone, popular in wealthy Roman homes
What is a mosaic
What mountain range acts as a natural barrier separating Italy from the rest of Europe?
What is The Alps
god of craft, wisdom, and the arts
Who is Minerva
In a work likely written in the 170s, a leader wondered about ancient generals compared to Dionysius and Socrates
Who is Marcus Aurelius
When the Latins finally overthrew the kingdom, this was the clan they were overtaking
Who are the Etruscans
he "struggle" between these two groups lasted over 200 years and resulted in the Twelve Tables
What is the Conflict of the Orders
How did Rome use there land for resources?
Intense agriculture development, and mass deforestation for urban construction
How many Roman gods did they have
What is 12 Major gods
The 2 most powerful officials in the Roman Republic
What are the two consuls
The "Heart" of Roman political life
What is the Forum
This coin was the standard silver currency used for most transactions, especially by soldiers
What is the Denarius