Mapping the Empire
Which continents did the Roman Empire extend over?
Europe, Asia, Africa
What kind of source is the Twelve Tables
Primary source
Which Roman engineering feat brought water into cities?
Aqueducts
What type of government did Rome practice during the Republic?
Representative government
What was the Pax Romana?
A period of peace, prosperity, and advancements in the Roman Empire
Which body of water was the center of Roman trade?
Mediterranean Sea
What was the main purpose of the Twelve Tables?
To serve as a set of written laws.
What architectural feature is the Colosseum best known for?
Arches
What was the role of tribunes in the Roman Republic?
Tribunes were elected representatives of plebeians with the power to veto laws unfavorable to their class.
What was one major effect of the Punic Wars?
Rome gained control of lands around the Mediterranean
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula contribute to Roman control of the Mediterranean?
Its central location made controlling trade and movement in the Mediterranean easier
How did the Twelve Tables influence legal systems worldwide?
They introduced the idea of codified laws accessible to all citizens, influencing modern concepts of equality before the law.
Which materials did Roman architects innovate with for their large structures?
Concrete and arches
What caused Julius Caesar’s assassination?
His enemies feared he planned to make himself king.
What political issue contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
Corruption among emperors.
What was the primary purpose of Roman roads as the empire expanded?
To enable efficient military transportation and communication
What does the Twelve Tables’ restriction on marriage between classes reveal about Roman society?
It reflects the rigid social hierarchy and efforts to maintain distinctions between patricians and plebeians
How did Roman architecture emphasize their values?
It showcased their power, wealth, and engineering capabilities.
Who were the patricians, and what role did they play in government?
Wealthy landowners who served in the Senate
What present day country is the city of Rome located in?
Italy
Describe how Rome's geography influenced its ability to develop a vast empire.
Its central location in the Mediterranean facilitated trade and military expansion, while fertile plains supported agriculture and population growth
How do the Twelve Tables compare to modern laws regarding justice and equality?
They established foundational principles like protection of rights, but unlike modern laws, they maintained strict social divisions
What made Roman engineering achievements, like aqueducts and the Coliseum, revolutionary for their time?
Romans utilized concrete, arches, and advanced planning to create structures that provided public benefits and symbolized imperial power
Which emperor of ROme Divided the empire in half?
Diocletian
What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
Political corruption, economic instability, military defeats, overreliance on mercenaries, and the division of the empire