Rome
What was the legendary founding date of Rome?
753 BC
Which system of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?
Republic
What important water-related innovation did the Romans develop?
Aqueducts
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus
What was the main trade route that connected Rome to China?
Silk Road
Which language was primarily used in the Roman Empire?
Latin
What building material revolution did the Romans create?
Concrete
Which modern government practice comes from Roman tradition?
Senate
What was the main Roman currency used in trade?
Denarius
What role did public baths play in Roman society?
Social Gatherings and Hygiene
Which factor contributed to Rome's fall?
Germanic Invasions
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Empire)?
Constantinople
How did Romans transport water to cities?
Elevated Aqueducts
What Roman political innovation is still used today?
Representative Government
Which trade good was most valuable in Roman times?
Salt
What was the Pax Romana?
A period of peace and stability
How did the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Empire) preserve knowledge?
Copying down the knowledge (Writing it down)
What role did roads play in Roman trade?
Connected empire for trade.
Which Roman water system is still used today? (In Rome)
Sewers
What aspect of Roman culture influenced modern government most?
Legal System
What group of people were the ones who made the laws?
Patricians
Who was the ruling class?
Patricians
What were the first written laws called?
12 Tables
Who did laws not protects?
Slaves
What did poor do to entertain themselves?
Attend Chariot Races or Gladiator Battles