Geography
The Mountain range protecting Rome
Apennine Mountains
Ruled by a king
Monarchy
This emperor is known for burning Christians as his own personal candles.
Nero
What natural disaster destroyed Pompeii?
A volcanic eruption
What language did ancient Romans commonly speak?
Latin
The sea that allowed Rome to trade and become an empire
The Mediterranean Sea
Ruled by the people and elected officials
Republic
This emperor is known for his cruelty as well as murdering his mother, stepbrother, wife, and girlfriend.
Caligula
True or False: The volcanic eruption froze everyone in statues of ash and stone.
True
What fighters battled for entertainment in Roman arenas?
Gladiators
The homes of the Romans were built upon
The Hills
Ruled by a singular person in power
Empire
This emperor was betrayed by his best friend, stabbed 23 times by The Liberators.
Julius Caesar
What mountain erupted?
Mt. Vesuvius
What is a Roman floor or wall picture made from small pieces called?
Mosaic
Mild winters, Hot Summers created ______
Great farming environment
The death of __________________ ended the Roman Republic
Julius Caesar
This guy spoke at Caesar's funeral then went with his boo thing, Cleopatra.
Marc Anthony
In which modern-day country was Pompeii located?
Italy
Why did emperors sponsor public games and spectacles?
To entertain the public, gain popularity, and display power.
What river flows through Rome?
Tiber River
The Republic/Checks and Balances
“Veni, Vidi, Vici" means.
I came, I saw, I conquered.
Why was the eruption so dangerous to people in Pompeii?
Ash, falling debris, and fast-moving hot volcanic flows threatened lives.
How did Roman culture reflect influences from conquered peoples?
Romans adopted and adapted ideas in religion, art, architecture, and customs, especially from the Greeks.