Geography
This river ran through the city of Rome and helped the city grow through trade and transportation
Tiber River
The Romans believed in many gods and goddesses, making their religion this type of belief system
Polytheism
The Romans built long stone pathways like the Appian way to help armies and trade move quickly across the empire
Roads
This type of government was used by Rome before the emperor's took control, citizens elected leaders to represent them
Republic
This standardized Roman currency helped make trade easier across the empires vast territories
Roman coins
Ancient Rome was located on this peninsula in southern Europe that is shaped like a boot
Italian Peninsula
This King of the gods in Roman mythology controlled the sky and thunder
Jupiter
This Roman engineering achievement carried fresh water into cities using bridges and channels
Aqueducts
This group of wealthy Roman leaders helped make laws and advise government officials
Senate
This wealthy upper class in Rome held most government positions and owned large amounts of land
Patricians
This large sea surrounded much of the Roman Empire and was important for trade and travel
Mediterranean Sea
The Romans borrowed many of their gods and myths from this ancient civilization
Greece
Romans created this system of laws that became the basis for many modern legal systems
Roman law
These two officials were elected each year to lead the Roman Republic and command the army
Consuls
Rome depended heavily on grain imported from this north African region to feed its large population
egypt
These mountains in northern Italy acted as a natural barrier that helped protect Rome from invasions
Alps
Romans often went to these special buildings to worship gods and make sacrifices
Temples
This large arena in Rome was used for gladiator battles and public entertainment
The Colosseum
This Roman leader became dictator for life before being assassinated in 44 BCE
This group of Romans were formerly enslaved people who had gained their freedom but still still had fewer rights than full citizens.
Freedmen
Rome was originally built on these famous seven elevated land forms for protection from enemies and flooding
Seven Hills of Rome
This religion eventually spread through Rome and became the empires official religion under emperor Constantine
Christianity
The Romans improved this building material by mixing volcanic ash with lime, helping them create stronger structures that still stand today
This Roman political principle prevented any one person from becoming too powerful by dividing government responsibilities among different officials and groups
Seperation of powers
This economic issue hurt Rome when prices of goods increased and Roman money lost values over time
Inflation