Ancient Rome

Roman Republic

100

1. The founding of Rome is told in a mythical story about two brothers, Remus and ______________.

Romulus

200

1. Who was the first major leader of Rome who as a military general crossed the Rubicon and conquered the Gauls? Was later assassinated by the Senate.

Julius Caesar

300

1. The Second Triumvirate included 3 prominent men: Lepidus, Marc Antony, and …

Octavian

400

 Crossed the Alps with 37 Elephants to battle Rome.

Hannibal

500

1. At what battle was Marc Antony defeated to restore Rome from the Civil War?

Actium

Roman Empire

100

1. Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered _____________ in lava and ash in 80 AD

Pompeii

200

1. Nero did all of the following BUT…

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   1. Blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome

   2. Had his own mother killed

   3. Restored balance to the Roman Senate

   4. Competed in the Olympics

Restored Balance to the Roman Senate

300

1.  Fought against Octavian at the Battle of Actium

Marc Antony

400

What major public work would host gladiator fights, exotic animals, and even water battles?

Colosseum 

500

The Roman empire would eventually separate into two, the Western Roman Empire and …

Byzantine Empire

Emperors

100

Emperor to convert empire to Christianity

Constantine

200

1. Emperor who did not want to rule, son of Augustus

Tiberius

300

1. First emperor of Rome

Augustus Caesar (Octavian)

400

1. Emperor to split Rome into two separate nations

Diocletian 

500

1. Augustus Caesar brought many reforms, including…

Answers Vary

BONUS (Must Clear rest of board)

100

 It’s the only continent with no active volcanoes.

Australia

200

What is the capital of Iceland?

Reykjavik

300

What is the largest mammal on Earth?

Blue whale

400

What is the largest island in the world?

Greenland

500

Which animal’s milk is naturally pink?

Hippo