Early Rome
The twin founders of Rome who were raised by a wolf.
How many people could be seated in the Colosseum?
50,000
Rome is located in what country?
Italy
What position did Julius Caesar take?
Dictator for life
How do we know most of what we do about Jesus' life?
Gospels
What is the country the Romans fought during the Punic Wars?
Carthage
This achievement allowed for Romans to build longer bridges and aqueducts.
Arches
How many hills surround Rome?
Seven
Why did Senators decide to kill Julius Caesar?
They thought he had too much power
Which area did Rome control during Jesus' life?
Palestine
The set of laws that governed the first Roman government.
The Twelve Tables
About how many people lived in Rome at its height?
One million
Name the three major exports of Rome.
Olive oil, wine, wheat
Which emperor built schools, roads, aqueducts, and harbors?
Trajan
Why was Jesus executed?
He was charged with blasphemy
Which city was Aenaes from according to the founding myth of Rome?
Troy
What were the two main ingredients in Roman concrete?
Volcanic ash and lime
Which mountains provided natural defense for Rome?
Which emperor was the first to convert to Christianity?
Constantine
About 2 billion
Which house of the Roman Republic was highest?
Senate
What brought running water into Rome?
Aqueducts
Why was Constantinople located where it was?
It was the center of the empire.
Which emperor fought in rigged gladiator fights?
Who spread Christianity around the Roman Empire?
Paul