This famous general and statesman became popular with the people by supporting the lower classes. He was eventually betrayed and assassinated by his own senate.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Who was the king of the gods in ROMAN mythology?
Who is Jupiter?
What famous Roman structure was used for gladiator contests and other public spectacles?
What is the Colosseum?
What language did the Romans speak?
What is Latin?
This leader left the Colony of Roanoke to get supplies, only to return to find the colony had disappeared.
Who is John White?
This successful Roman leader is often called the first emperor of Rome. He led Rome through a long period of peace and prosperity.
In Roman mythology, which twin brothers raised by a wolf eventually founded Rome?
Who are Romulus and Remus?
The Romans built these structures to help them transport water.
What is an aqueduct?
What were the wealthy landowners in ancient Rome called?
Who were the patricians?
Which empire was responsible for developing Chess, the game of games?
What is the Gupta Empire?
This cruel leader waged war on Poseidon, made his horse a statesmen, and often tortured his people. His evil leadership led to his being assassinated by his guards after only 4 years as emperor.
Who is Caligula?
This was the ROMAN god of the sea.
Who is Neptune?
Between 27 BCE and 180 CE, the Roman Empire flourished under a Golden Age. What is the name of this time period of success and prosperity?
What is the Pax Romana?
What were the common people, farmers, and artisans in ancient Rome called?
Who were plebeians?
How did Cleopatra supposedly die?
What is a snake bite? What is suicide by snake bite?
Which famous general led the army of Carthage on an epic quest to invade Italy through the Alps?
Who is Hannibal?
What three-headed dog guarded the entrance to the underworld in Roman mythology?
What is Cerberus?
What engineering marvel did the Romans invent that allowed them to build structures like the Pantheon?
What is concrete?
What was the title given to the leaders of the Roman Republic?
What is a consul?
Era in early history where agriculture was introduced and people created settlements.
What is the Neolithic Era?
This later emperor of Rome was the first to convert to Christianity. He issued the Edict of Milan, which recognized Christianity as the empire's official religion.
Who is Constantine?
What was the context of "Et tu, Brute?" And what does it mean?
What were Caesar's last words? And you Brutus? His friend Brutus had betrayed him.
This society was an early influence on Rome and created an alphabet that greatly influenced the Roman alphabet.
Who were the Etruscans?
What were judges in the Roman Republic called?
What are praetors?
This messenger ran over 150 miles through treacherous terrain to request help from Spartans in the Battle of Marathon against a stronger Persian force. It is said he died shortly after the race.
Who is Pheidippides?