Roman Government
A government position that began as the treasurer, but eventually became an investigator for the emperor.
What is a quaestor?
The language of ancient Rome.
What is Latin?
The civilization that Rome fought against during the Punic Wars.
What is Carthage?
Eric was captured during the first Punic War and taken to Rome as a prisoner of war. During his time in Rome, he was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public. What is Eric?
Eric is a gladiator.
This city was founded on the Italian peninsula in 753 BCE.
What is Rome?
A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome during the Roman Republic.
What is the senate?
The ruling class of ancient Rome. These citizens were considered upper class citizens.
What is a patrician?
The second Punic War is the most famous thanks to this general and his elephant army.
Who is Hannibal Barca?
Hannah is drafted into the military, because the empire is expanding and they need more soldiers. She is unsure what her job will be. She is a member of the plebeian class. What will Hannah's job in the military be?
Hannah will serve in the infantry.
The first emperor of Rome, who was Julius Caesar's adopted son.
Who is Augustus (Octavian)?
A Roman government official who acted as a judge.
What is a praetor?
Bride-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities.
What is an aqueduct?
The first Punic War is known for being this type of battle.
What is a naval battle?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Joe is a member of the largest Italic tribe. Which tribe is Joe a member of?
Joe is a member of the Latin tribe.
The first Christian emperor of Rome.
Who is Constantine?
A ruling group of three emperors, who split power evenly.
What is a triumvirate?
A type of farming compound that would use prisoners of the Punic Wars as workers.
What is a latifundia?
The island that was fought over during the Punic Wars. Both sides wanted to control this land.
What is Sicily?
Nick was on trial for burying a relative in the city, which is prohibited under the Twelve Tables. He was caught lying about his actions. What will Nick's punishment be?
Nick will be thrown from a mountain.
The corrected version of the Julian calendar, which was done by Pope Gregory XIII.
What is the Gregorian Calendar?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
A Roman official who was in charge of public recreation.
What is an Aedile?
A large Roman stadium that was primarily used for chariot races.
What is the Circus Maximus?
Due to this leader of Rome, Carthage was destroyed during the third Punic War.
Who is Cato the Elder?
Jennifer owes her friend money for dinner the previous night. She wonders how many days she has to pay off her debts, according to the Twelve Tables. How many days does Jennifer have to pay her debt?
Jennifer has 30 days to pay her debt.
Administrators and army leaders that were the head of government.
Who were consuls?