Government in which citizens have the right to select their own leader
Republic
what architectural feature was heavily used throughout the empire that would hold lots of weight.
the arch
About how long did the Roman Republic rule Rome?
what is 450 years
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?
what is christianity
This man was a Roman emperor, and after reuniting the Roman Empire, he moved the capital to Constantinople.
what is Constantine
What was the huge wars that the Roman Army fought in?
what is Punic Wars
Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with elephants to fight the Romans?
Hannibal
A wealthy, upper class person in the Ancient Roman Republic is called a
what is Patrician
How did Caesar die?
what is Stabbed by Senate
Who was the first Roman emperor?
what is Augustus Caesar
Who was the empire that was murdered by the senate?
what is Julius Caesar
What is the 200 year period of peace in Rome called?
Pax Romana
Ancient Rome was located near what body of water?
what is Mediterranean Sea
What were the wars between Carthage and Rome called?
what is Punic Wars
Who won all three Punic Wars?
what is Romans
Aristocratic branch of Rome's government
Senate
In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
what is 476 AD
Rome was located on which River?
what is Tiber
this person was a farmer, artisan, merchant or commoner
plebian
a reform minded emperor who divided the empire into two sections was
Diocletian
a foreign soldier who fights for money
mercenary
What language was spoken in the Western Roman Empire?
latin
Roman Gods were similar to the Gods of who?
the Greeks
This man presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion?
what is Pontius Pilate
Jesus referred to this man as the "rock" on which the Christian Church would be built. All priest and bishops trace their authority to him.
Peter