Roman Geography
What sea is the Italian Peninsula surrounded by?
The Mediterranean Sea
Who ruled Rome during the Empire phase?
An Emperor
Who were the two main classes of Rome?
Patricians and Plebeians
When did the fall of Rome begin?
395 CE
This form of archway was used to carry water across the Italian peninsula
Aqueducts
What modern day country is Rome the capital of?
Italy
How many consuls were there each year?
2
True or False, plebeians never got representation in the government
False
What was arguably the biggest cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
Barbarian Invasions
What was Augustus's name before he became emperor?
Octavian
What mountain range served as a defense for Rome?
The Alps
Who ruled Rome during the Monarchy phase?
A king
What percent of people in the Roman Republic were slaves?
20-30%
What group ransacked Rome in 410 BCE?
The Visigoths
What province did Caesar govern before he was dictator?
Gaul
What two river valleys that provided food and water to the early Romans is Rome located near?
The Po and Tiber rivers
Who was Rome's first emperor?
Augustus/Octavian
What percent of free people in the Roman Republic were Plebeians?
90-95%
When did the Roman Empire officially collapse?
476 CE
*DAILY DOUBLE* Carthage was one of early Rome's biggest enemies. Which modern day country was Carthage located in?
Tunisia
What natural material did the Romans use to make concrete?
Volcanic Ash
When was Caesar dictator of the Roman Republic?
44-42 BCE/BC
Who were the two brothers who got murdered for advocating for plebeian rights? (first and last names)
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchi/Gracchus
Who was the last Roman Emperor?
Romulus Augustulus
Which military leader attempted to starve the Romans, and then when that failed, called nearly 100,000 troops to his aid?
Vercingetorix