Romulus & Remus
How were Romulus and Remus related?
Twin brothers
Rome has a lot of _______ which gives them a great advantage.
hills
What was the name of the group that some Archaeologist believe founded Rome?
Etruscans
What was Rome's government called?
The Republic
Caesar means?
Emperor
Who wanted to kill Romulus and Remus? why?
Amulius and because he did not want them to take over as King
True or false: Rome is a country---if false, provide the correct answer.
False, it is a city in the country of Italy
True or false: The Romans worshiped the Etruscan gods after they conquered the land. ---if false, provide the correct answer.
True
Who is allowed to Veto a law that they people wanted passed?
The Consuls
How did Julius Caesar become emperor?
He took over Italy after he conquered Ghaul
Who died? Romulus or Remus? Why?
Remus; Romulus wanted to build Rome on the Palestine Hill and Remus did not. Therefore, Romulus killed Remus
What is one benefit that Rome has since it is a peninsula?
Possible Answers:
Trade
Fish--food and profit
True or false: The Romans did not use the same alphabet as the Greeks---- if false, provide the correct answer
False; they did
What people are included in the senate?
300 upperclassmen
True or false: Julius Caesar took over Ghaul which is in Africa--if false, provide the correct answer
False; Ghaul is in France
True or false: A shepherd rescued the twin boys. If false, provide the correct answer.
False, it was the wolf
What contribution did the Romans do to show their respect for Athena?
Plant olive trees
The word Toga came from what culture?
Greek
When does the dictator help the government and how long are they in office?
When the two consuls can't decide and for only 6 months
Who killed Julius Caesar and why?
A group of senates because they thought Julius took changing the government too far
Archaeologist know for a fact that Rome was named after Romulus---true or false. If false, explain your answer.
False; no one know exactly how Rome got it's name
Why was ancient Rome built where it was built?
It looked like a good place to live
Rome conquered over what 4 countries
France
Greece
Spain
Africa
Who had the most conflict in the government and why?
The patricians and the plebeians because the patricians wanted to keep staying rich and the plebeians poor.
Who became the first, true emperor of Rome? What did the Romans call him?
Octavian, Julius Caesar's son-- The Romans called him Augustus which meant highly respected