Alexander the Great
When was Alexander the Great born?
356 BCE
What is the name of the peninsula where Rome is located?
Italian Peninsula
According to myth, who founded Rome?
Romulus
What form of government came before the Roman Republic?
A monarchy
When were the 12 Tables created
451 BCE
Who was Alexander's famous teacher who educated him as a child?
Aristotle
What body of water does the Italian Peninsula extend into?
Mediterranean Sea
Who influenced Roman civilization?
Etruscans & Greeks
Who was allowed to participate in Roman government?
Patricians
When can you be considered guilty?
After going to court
What was the name of the famous city that Alexander the Great founded in Egypt?
Alexendria
What is the name of the River that flows through Rome?
Tiber River
What was the underground sewer system the Etruscans developed and Romans adopted?
Cuniculus
How many people were elected in the senate?
300
What happens to children born with deformities?
They must be killed
How did Alexander's empire influence the blending of different cultures?
Required the spread of Greek culture during his conquests
What other major civilization is located near Rome?
Ancient Greece
Which sporting event did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?
Gladiator fights
Who rebelled in order to be a part of the government?
Plebeians
If you go insane
How did Alexander's death impact the stability of his empire?
He divided his conquered land between his generals and they became rival kingdoms.
Who colonized the southern part of the Italian peninsula?
Greeks
What two forms of Greek art influenced Roman art?
Pottery (painting) & Sculpture
Which group were required to fight in Roman wars?
Plebeians
Who were forbidden to marry one another?
Patricians and Plebeians