Geography
Tiber River
This document spelled out all the laws Roman citizens had to follow
Twelve Tables
This engineering feature made it easier for the Roman army to conquer new lands.
Roman Roads.
This early Roman dictator served for only 16 days.
Cincinnatus
A mild, sunny climate and fertile farmland helped the Italian produce good
crops
This mountain range runs the length of Italy
The Apennines.
This concept prevented any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
This structure provided a place for Romans to be entertained by gladiator battles & wild animal fights.
The colosseum.
This person favored a republic and warned the Romans about a dictatorship.
Cicero
Inflation of prices on goods contributed to a weakened economy due to this change in coins
they were devalued with cheaper metals.
This mountain range north of the Italian peninsula provided protection from invaders
The Alps
The executive branch was made up of this many consuls
Two
This system was used to remove waste from a crowded city.
Sanitation
This military leader conquered Gaul and defeated Pompey to seize control
Julius Caesar
This body of water allowed easy transportation of goods throughout the region.
The Mediterranean sea
Ancient Rome was located on this type of landform
Peninsula
This branch of government consisted of eight judges
Judicial Branch
This architectural advancement supplied fresh water from a source in the mountains to a city
aqueduct
The second Triumvirate was made up of Marc Antony, Marcus Lepidus and
Octavian
This long era of peace and prosperity beginning with Caesar Augustus was called the
Pax Romana
Julius Caesar crossed this river in defiance of the Roman Senate to take over Rome.
Rubicon
This branch of government made the laws
Legislative
This engineering feature supported a lot of weight and conserved materials.
Arches
This emperor moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople.
Constantine
Caesar Augustus created this to promote trade with other peoples
common currency (money)