People
This last pharaoh of Egypt infamously had relations with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
Cleopatra
This type of government includes representatives who make decisions for the people
Republic (Representative Democracy)
A professional soldier for hire
Mercenary
The most impactful language of the Romans
Latin
This technological development of Rome was used to transport water across the empire
Aquaduct
Transitioned Rome from a republic to the Roman Empire
Octavian (Augustus)
This was the main lawmaking body of Rome
Senate
A division of the Roman military which included around 5,000 soldiers
Legion
Rome was originally ____________ which meant that it worshipped multiple gods
Polytheistic
This was the name of Rome's most famous gladiator arena
Colosseum
Emperor Constantine changed the capitol of Rome to this location
Constantinople
Term for the original set of laws which dictated Roman life
12 Tables
A group of three leaders
Triumvirate
This was a key reason why Christianity was able to spread so quickly across the Roman Empire (2)
Shared language or transportation routes
This term refers to the series of wars between Rome and Carthage
Punic Wars
This Carthaginian general almost wiped out Rome and famously led his elephants/military forces through the Alps
Hannibal
Term length for a Roman Consul
1 year
Members of Rome's wealthy upper class
Patricians
Emperor Nero blamed this event on Christians and allegedly played the fiddle while it was happening
Burned Rome
At its max, this fraction of Rome's population was made up of slaves
1/3
This Roman emperor became known for splitting the empire into two parts
Diocletian
This term referred to Rome at its height and literally translates to "Roman Peace"
Pax Romana
The dispersal of Jews from their homeland
Diaspora
Beliefs that go against a particular religion, especially in relation to Christianity, are known as _________
Heresy
Farming