Geography
Rome was founded on which river?
Tiber
Who was the very first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What was Pax Romana?
A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman empire
What is another name for the Anatolia?
Asia Minor
Define Patrician
Aristotic Land Owners
Where was Carthage located?
North Aftrica
What was Julius Caesar's title?
Roman Dictator
When did Pax Romana start? End?
27 B.C. to 180 A.D.
Name one of the invading people groups against Rome
Visigoths/Ostrogoths
Vandals
Huns
This ancient city was buried in ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Pompeii
Where did Julius Caesar make a name for himself fighting barbarians?
Gaul
How was Constantine different from other emperors?
He converted to Christianity.
Why did Pax Romana End?
The 'Crisis of the Third Century' began
What title did the Senate give to Octavian?
Augustus
Define Tribune
Officials who helped Plebeians achieve rights.
What kingdom did Rome want for grain its people?
Egypt
What city did Constantine rename after himself?
Byzantium
How was Octavian related to Julius Caesar
Great nephew or adopted son
Who divided the Roman empire into two main parts?
Diocletian
Define Inflation
The general increase in the price of goods or services over a period of time.
Where was Hadrian's Wall?
England
Hannibal, the Carthaginian general, was known for what?
Leading the Carthaginian army in a battle against Rome.
What did Pax Romana celebrate?
Augustus and Octavian joined together and won the Battle of Actium.
Define mercenary
A soldier hired to serve for a foreign army.
What are latifundia
large estates using slave labor