Word of the Day
what government is determined by the people when they elect leaders to represent them
Republic
Romes peaceful time where they focused on art and literature.
Pax Romana
one of the five good emperors who was known for his wall that established Romes borders.
hadrian
Name three events that were held at the Colosseum
Gladiator fights against animals
Large naval battles (ships)
Gladiator versus Gladiator
Death of Christians through crucifixion
Middle class of Ancient Rome,which included farmers,merchants, and workers.
plebeian
a slave that would fight for the peoples entertainment in the roman colosseum.
Gladiator
an active volcano in Rome that people still live near today know for erupting and destroying the cityof pompeii.
mount vesuius
What other services could Romans receive when going to the Roman baths?
Body hair removal/tweezed.
Go get a haircut from the barber.
Go to steam rooms or gyms to exercise.
Order food from local vendors.
Get your fortunes told.
upper class of Ancient Rome, was made up of rich and powerful people.
patrician
one of the five good emperors who fair laws and took care of the citizens. However, was assassinated by a group of patricians.
Julius Caesar
city of Rome that was destroyed by the active volcano eruption from mount vesuvius.
pompeii
Name one of Caesar's friends who was responsible for killing him
Brutus
a structure made by the Romans to transport water.
aqueduct
Famous Roman lawyer know for public speaking and famous sayings.
cicero
an ancient sport stadium where people would see different kinds of events for entertainment.
colosseum
Name something that was put in women's hair to help change it's color (i.e. dye it)
Animal fat and beech wood
a group of laws that were made by the Romans.
twelve tables
Famous Roman poet.
virgil
a stadium that was used for chariot racing , similar to days nascar.
circus maximus
The public would wave this if they wanted the gladiator to live after a fight.
White Handkerchief