Government
As an Empire
General History
Daily Life
100
True. Why? To cancel each other out and to have one leading wars, while the other deals with democracy.
True or False: There were two leaders at once.
100
It lasted for life. Assassinations shortened this ruling period usually.
How long did the rule of the roman emperors last?
100
The First Roman Emperor was Augustus. He had to fight for his throne. He was Julius Caesar’s adopted son.
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
100
Latin. A lot of modern languages stem from Latin.
What was the everyday language?
200
They had no rights, were not citizens, annd had no freedom.
What rights did slaves have?
200
The Pax Romana or Peace of Rome was not really a time of peace. It just means within the Roman Empire itself there were no wars.
What was the Pax Romana?
200
Nero was emperor when a large fire destroyed parts of Rome, but since there were no violins or fiddles at that time, the answer is no.
Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned?
200
7 years old. Before this they were either tutored at home or had other miscellaneous training or schooling.
Roman boys began formal schooling at what age?
300
They were voted for by the citizens, kept law and order, and managed the financial state of Rome. After retirement, they became senators, working for the Roman Senate.
What did Roman Magistrates do?
300
There were many good emperors and many bad ones as well. Under Trajan, the Empire reached its largest point.
Who was the best Roman Emperor?
300
The twelve Tables. It was established through the struggle between patricians and Plebeians. As the plebeians went on strike due to the unfairness of rights and used the fact that they were Rome's main labor force, there was an agreement that had to be made, and as a byproduct, the twelve Tables "code" came about.
What is the name of Rome's first code of laws?
300
Woman managed it, and kept account of finances and such.
What did the woman typically do in a household?
400
Plebeian
What was a plain citizen called?
400
There were over 140 different emperors, but there was never a female emperor.
How many emperors of Rome were there and was there ever a female emperor?
400
44 B.C.E
What exact year was Julius Caesar made dictator forever?
400
Them waving handkerchiefs. A thumbs down signaled death.
During gladiatorial battles, if the loser was still living, but disarmed and on the ground, what did the crowd do to pardon him from being killed?
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