Geography
Which River runs through the center of Rome, providing access to the Mediterranean Sea?
The Tiber River
This "god of the underworld" in Roman mythology is the equivalent of the Greek god Hades.
Who are the Greeks?
These structures were built by Romans to transport fresh water into cities
What are Aqueducts?
This branch of government, filled by patricians, served for life and advised consuls.
What is the Senate?
This term refers to the vast, slave-run agricultural estates that dominated the Roman countryside.
What are Latifundia?
Why was the city of Rome built 15 miles inland from the Mediterranean coast?
To provide protection from potential naval attacks by pirates.
To keep the sacred fire of Rome burning, this group of women held high status and immense power in the Roman Forum.
Who are the Vestal Virgins?
Romans perfected this building material, mixed with volcanic ash, allowing for underwater construction.
What is Concrete?
These two elected officials served one-year terms and led the government and military.
What are Consuls?
This precious metal coin was introduced by Diocletian to stabilize the currency in the later empire.
What is the Solidus?
The Roman Empire expanded around this major body of water, which they referred to as Mare Nostrum ("Our Sea").
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
Still in use today, this title for high-ranking religious leaders stems from ancient Roman priests believed to "bridge" the human and divine realms.
What is Pontiff?
This famous dome-topped structure in Rome is the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.
What is the Pantheon?
This group represented the commoners (plebeians) and could veto acts by the Senate.
What are Tribunes?
400: This economic phenomenon, defined by rising prices and a decrease in money value, contributed to the fall of the empire.
What is inflation?
How many hills was Rome built upon?
Seven hills.
This emperor officially converted to Christianity, paving the way for it to become the state religion of Rome.
Who is Constantine?
To ensure efficient movement of armies and trade, the Romans built over 50,000 miles of these.
What are Roads?
A temporary position created in crises, allowing one person absolute power.
What is a Dictator?
The largest industry in the Roman Empire was the production of this, usually manufactured in small, local plants.
What is pottery?
The Romans adopted this Greek king of gods as their own, making him the ruler of Olympus and state affairs.
Who is Jupiter?
Early Roman religion was this, meaning they worshiped many gods, such as Mars, Venus, and Juno.
What is polytheistic?
This architectural element, adopted from the Etruscans, allowed Romans to build massive bridges and buildings.
What is the arch?
The first written laws of Rome (circa 450 BC) that protected citizen rights.
What are the Twelve Tables?
These were the two main agricultural products grown by farmers on the Italian Peninsula.
What are olives and grapes?