Geography
What river was the city of Rome founded on?
The Tiber River
How many people share power in a triumvirate?
Three
Cincinnatus was widely admired because he fulfilled his what?
Civic Duty
What class of Roman citizens were poor artisans, shopkeepers, and farmers?
Plebeians
Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed what city?
Pompeii
The "Boot" of Italy points towards this island?
Sicily
How many branches of government did Ancient Rome have?
Three
How would you paraphrase Julius Caesar's quote on page 324?
The gods have told me to cross the Rubicon and take over Rome. I have chosen this path.
They were wealthy landowners who held political power and a high status.
What events were held in the Roman Colosseum?
Gladiator fights and Naval Battles
At the peak of the Roman Empire they controlled 3.5 million square miles. This is close to the size to what country?
The United States
What document created laws for those who weren't Roman citizens?
The Law of Nations
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Octavian or Caesar Augustus
Who was fighting in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
Aqueducts were used to do what?
Bring water from the country to the city.
Julius Caesar crossed what river to get back into Rome?
Rubicon River
What did Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus fight for in the Roman Government?
They wanted to give land back to the poor farmers.
Established the empire's boundaries, rebuilt city features, created a permanent army
Why was there political unrest between the Patricians and the Plebeians?
Plebeians wanted to have more say in the government and wanted their land back. Patricians did not want to lose their power or land.
Elephants
What were the Roman Empires Natural Boarders? You must name at least 2.
Rhine River, Danube River, Atlantic Ocean, Sahara desert, Euphrates River
Three branches of government, Checks and Balances, All citizens are created equal, The right to vote.
Who killed Julius Caesar?
What did wealthy Roman officials do to keep the Plebians happy?
Bread and Circuses
What is the story between Mark Anthony and Cleopatra?
Anthony heard false news that Cleopatra had died, and then killed himself. Cleopatra found out and she killed herself in response.