Geogarphy
What large sea did the Roman Empire surround?
The Mediterranean Sea
what is it called when people believe in many gods?
polythesim
What buliding material did the Romans invent to make their structures strong and long lasting
Concrete
who were the two main social classes in Rome??
Patricians and plebeians
What was the main job in ancient rome
Farming (agriculture) was the backbone of the economy
what peninsula is Rome located on??
Italian Peninsula
Who was the king of the Roman gods?
Jupiter
What structures carried water into cities?
Aqueducts
What type of government did Rome have before emperors?
Republic
What did Roman's use to buy goods?
Coins
What mountain range protects Rome to the north?
Alps
What civilizations gods influenced Roman religion?
Greeks
What type of roads did Roman build
Paved roads
What were the two leaders elected each year called
Consuls
What system allowed goods to move across the empire?
Trade
What sea helped Rome trade and expand its empire
Mediterranean Sea
What role did priests play in Roman religion
They preformed rituals and honored the gods
What was the Colosseum used for??
Gladiator fights and entertainments
What was the purpose of the twelve tables
To create written laws for all citizens
Why were Romans roads important to the economy?
They helped transport goods and connect regions
What were the upper class citizens called?
Patricians
What were the common people called?
Plebeians
What group had no right and were owned by others?
Slaves
What was the role of the paterfamilias?
Head of the household with full authority
How could a plebeian improve their social status in Rome?
Through wealth, military, service, or political success