Vocab
What does "veto" mean
to prohibit
What type of government did Rome believe in?
Republic
Julius Caesar was a famous.......
dictator
What colors did Ancient Romans wear?
ivory and white
A piece of land surrounded with 3 sides of water
What was a forum
a marketplace
Who decided what laws to pass and when to go to war?
Consuls
At what age did boys attend school?
7 years old
Who could become gladiators?
slaves, men looking for fame and prisoners
What were the main crops grown in Ancient Rome?
wheat, barely, grapes, olives
What was the Colosseum used for
gladiator fights and other competitions
Who were the Patricians
They were the wealthy upper class
Why did many Romans speak Greek as well as Latin?
They invaded Greece and learned a lot
What were the three main foods that Ancient Romans ate?
fish, olive oil, bread
Where was Ancient Rome located?
Italy
What is the term used to call a ruler in Ancient Rome?
Dictator
Which part of the government were the Plebeians a part of? Consuls, Senators, Tribunes?
Tribunes
What did woman in Ancient Rome do?
cook, clean, take care of family
What are aqueducts?
a way to transport water
What did living by water offer?
abundance of fish, protection
How long did the republic last for?
over 500 years
What were the 12 tables?
laws written on bronze slabs that everyone followed
What did men in Ancient Rome do?
What did Ancient Romans use olive oil for?
cooking, moisturizer, fuel for lamps
What was Italy shaped like?
Boot