Location/Geography
What River was Rome built off of?
Tiber River
What is the Republic?
A government the Roman citizens would elect to be their new leader
Who started Christianity?
Jesus
Which twin brother killed his other brother to become the ruler/founder of Rome?
Romulus
How did Julius Ceasar die?
He got assassinated
What are aqueducts?
They are passageways for fresh water to be transported in and transported out into different areas
How many people from each state are in the Senate?
2 people from each state are in the Senate
What is a disciple?
A follower of Jesus and someone who would help him preach to the people
Which leader illegally took over Rome?
Julius Ceasar
What is a dictator?
A Roman magistrate given absolute power to boss people around for a limited amount of time
What was Ancient Rome surrounded by?
A peninsula
What is a counsel?
A representative of a government who lives in a foreign country to protect citizens
What new religion was spreading around Rome during 313 AD?
Christianity
Who was the first leader/emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What is a Patrician?
A aristocrat , high rank Roman citizen
What is Pax Romana
A period that lasted over 200 hundred years were trade and business grew and is also the latin word for Roman Peace
What is Monarchy?
A form of government that is ruled either by a king or queen
Who were Peter and Paul?
Two men who were Apostles who spread Jesus's teachings throughout the Mediterranean region
What did Constantine do to the empire?
He reunited the empire and made it a Christian empire by spreading Christianity all throughout Rome
What is a plebeian?
A free living citizen in Rome who were not slaves also known as a commoner
What were Roman Villas used for?
They were mainly used as residencies
What is Checks and Balances?
Laws that were proposed by the Senate and accepted by the magistrates
What were Christians Persecuted for?
They were Persecuted for their beliefs
Who split the Mediterranean sea in half to make it easier to rule?
Trajan
What is the Romans Twelve Tables?
It's the stated the rights/laws and duties of the Roman citizens