Roman Geography and Origins
This river flows through the city of Rome
What is the Tiber River?
This person is considered to be the central figure of Christianity
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
The lower class people of Rome who had little political power in the early Republic?
Who were the Plebeians?
The first emperor of Rome who wrote his Divine Deeds
Who is Augustus?
The rise of this new belief system shifted focus from traditional Roman values, in turn weakening unity and power throughout the Roman Empire
This sea lies to the south of the Italian Peninsula
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This Roman emperor persecuted Christians in the early days of the Roman Empire
Who was Nero?
The body of government that was made up of wealthy landowners and held significant power in the Roman Republic
What is the Senate?
The name of the structure in Rome that was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles
What is the Colosseum?
Series of migrations and attacks on Rome by groups such as the Huns, Vandals and Visigoths
What are Barbarian Invasions?
This mountain range runs along the northern border of Italy, separating it from the rest of Europe
What are the Alps?
This catastrophic event, occurring in 64 CE, destroyed much of Rome and led to further persecution of the Christians
What is the Great Fire of Rome?
The name of the Roman law that was publicly displayed on tablets to ensure transparency and fairness in the Republic
What are the Twelve Tables?
The period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 BCE to 180 CE
What is Pax Romana?
This factor, characterized by the Roman Empire’s attempt to control too much territory, stretched its resources thin and made it difficult to defend its borders, contributing to its decline
What is Overexpansion?
According to Roman legend, these were the twin brothers raised by a she-wolf who were considered to be the founders of Rome
Who are Romulus and Remus?
The title given to Jesus of Nazareth, which means "Anointed One" in Greek, and is central to Christian belief
What is the Christ (or Messiah)
The reason Rome established a Republic
What is to reject tyranny and create better representation for both wealthy and common people?
Both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty experienced significant cultural and technological advancements. This trade route, connected these two empires with other parts of the world, and facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas
What is the Silk Road?
This empire, centered in the eastern part of the Roman world, survived for nearly 1,000 years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, preserving much of Roman culture and influence
What is the Byzantine Empire?
Before Rome was founded, this civilization was located in central Italy and influenced the early Romans, particularly with their engineering, architecture, and religious practices
Who are the Etruscans?
This Roman historian is known for telling the stories and experiences of daily life during the reign of Roman emperors
Who is Tacitus
Political position in the Roman Republic that had the power to veto laws and protect the rights of the plebeians
What is a Tribune?
This Roman policy, known for providing free grain and public entertainment, was used by emperors to keep the population content and prevent unrest
What is Bread and Circuses?
This internal problem, characterized by corruption, a lack of competent leadership, and civil wars, weakened the Roman Empire and contributed to its eventual collapse
What is political instability?