Geography
What sea surrounds the entirety of Rome?
The Mediterranean Sea
Explain what a Triumvirate is.
It is a system where 3 people share equal power in Rome.
What class was typically known as the "poor" class in Rome?
Plebeians
What is a gladius? (Think Roman soldiers)
x4 points!
A double-edged sword used by Romans
What is a latifundia?
A large farming estate.
This river crosses through the center of Italy and runs directly next to the city of Rome.
The Tiber River
What city did Hannibal come from?
Carthage
What class was typically known as the "wealthy" class in Rome?
x2 points!
Patricians
What does veto mean?
To reject a decision
What helped the Romans communicate well over long distances?
A network of ROADS!!
What mountain range is north of the Italian Peninsula?
The Alps
What famous leader was tragically killed by the Roman Senate?
Julius Caesar
Roman soldiers fought in what formation that was simliar to the Greeks?
What was the Aeneid?
A story written about the founding of Rome.
Hannibal used what type of animal in warfare against the Romans?
x3 points if you know how many he brought!
Elephants, 37
This island is located to the southwest of the "Toe" of Italy and was fought over during the Punic Wars.
What ruler ended up leading Rome into the period of Pax Romana and was named the "First Emperor" of Rome?
x2 points!
Caesar Augustus (Octavian is also acceptable)
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus fought to give land back to which class?
Plebeians
What happens in a Republic?
Citizens elect who they want to represent them in the government.
What 3 continents did Rome have territory in?
This smaller mountain chain runs through the center of Italy and is referred to as the "Shoelaces" of the boot.
x3 points!
The Appenine Mountains
Who was responsible for building the Colosseum?
What was the role of a Proconsul?
To help oversee Roman provinces (be a governor)
what is a Prateor?
Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges.
What was the purpose of a Roman aqueduct?
To transport water from the countryside to the city.