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Romans worshipped many gods, which made their religion this.
What is polytheistic?
This Roman invention carried water to cities.
What is an aqueduct?
Rome conquered this city-state in 146 BCE, ending the Third Punic War.
What is Carthage?
This powerful Roman general lost to Octavian and later killed himself.
Who is Mark Antony?
The Roman Empire began with this emperor.
Who is Augustus?
He was Rome’s first emperor.
Who is Augustus (Octavian)?
This Roman emperor ruled during the birth of Jesus.
Who is Augustus?
This was the 200-year period of Roman peace.
What is the Pax Romana?
Rome was built on this number of hills.
What is seven?
This Roman general crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BCE, sparking civil war.
Who is Julius Caesar?
The Roman Empire was known for this type of government system.
What is an autocracy (or monarchy)?
This group of Roman soldiers formed the emperor’s bodyguard.
What is the Praetorian Guard?
This king tried to kill Jesus as a baby.
Who is King Herod the Great?
This was the title given to Roman emperors after death.
What is “Divus” or “deified”?
This woman was the queen of Egypt and had relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Who is Cleopatra?
Romans crucified people for this reason.
What is to punish rebels or criminals (especially slaves and non-citizens)?
This was the nickname for Octavian’s uncle, Julius Caesar.
What is "Dictator for Life"?
Jesus was born during this census-related event.
What is the census of Quirinius (or simply, a Roman census)?
This title means “commander” and later became a synonym for emperor.
What is “imperator”?
This Roman governor ordered Jesus to be crucified.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This was the main language spoken in Ancient Rome.
What is Latin?
This road connected Rome to southern Italy.
What is the Appian Way?
Augustus was given this title in 27 BCE.
What is "Princeps" or "Augustus"?
This Roman general crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BCE, sparking civil war.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This Roman poet wrote the “Aeneid.”
Who is Virgil?