Origin of Rome/Geography
In what continent is Rome?
Europe
Name one achievement of Ancient Rome
Mark and Alejandro
Who started Christianity?
Daniella and Brittany
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
What were the fights between armed men and wild animals were a popular feature of Roman games.
Gladiator Battles
The Romans built long, straight paths to travel and trade. These were called what?
Roads
What were the name of the two brothers who fought that legend says led to founding the city of Rome?
Andrew and Nathaniel
Romulus and Remus
Write the number 21 in Roman Numerals
Faisal and Anis
XXI
How did Jesus die?
Braah, Fatima, Saba
Crucifixion (died on a cross)
The name of this type of race, held in the Circus Maximus, involved teams of horses pulling carts at high speeds.
Chariot Racing
What is the name of the “dictator for life” that was given to this Roman leader before his assassination in 44 BCE.
Julius Caesar
- Close to a river for food, crops, etc.
- The alps made it so that intruders had a difficult time getting to them
What was the colosseum used for?
James, Almir, and Ibrahim
It was used for Fighting and Entertainment
What were Jesus' teaching about?
Isabella and Natalie
Love, peace, joy, forgiveness, and charity
What are 2 types of Roman Entertainment we have learned?
Maryam and Allison
Gladiators and Chariot Racing
This term describes the common people of Rome, who made up the majority of the population.
The plebeians
What is the name of the sea that helped Rome become a major center for trade and cultural exchange in the ancient world.
Mediterranean Sea
What is a pilum?
A Spear that would bend when it hits the ground so that the enemy cannot retake it.
Why was Jesus arrested and sentenced to death?
He "broke the law" by teaching and doing things against what the Roman's believe.
Name one type of gladiator
For example, Secutor
This Roman structure carried water into cities and towns.
An aqueduct
In the legend of how Rome was founded, what were the two brothers fighting about?
Andrew and Nathaniel
The could not decide on what hill they would start their city on.
Mosaics and Frescos
What city was Jesus born in?
Braah, Fatima, Saba
Bethlehem
Plays in Ancient Rome were written in this language.
Latin
What is the type of government, where citizens elect leaders, and was first developed by the Romans?