Vocab
What is a legend?
A story from the past that is accepted as truth, but cannot be proven
Citizens vote for their leader.
What continent is Rome in?
Europe.
753 BC
Around what year did the king build a sewer to drain the forum?
600 B.C.
What is a consul?
One of two chief leaders elected yearly in Ancient Rome.
Who ruled early Rome?
Tarquin the Proud
What is the point of the seven hills?
To provide protection.
When did Rome split into western and eastern empires?
395 A.D.
What was the purpose of the forum?
To get together and be entertained.
What is a dictator?
A person who rules with total authority.
When did the plebeians go on strike?
494 B.C
What became the center of Rome?
Important government buildings, religious temples, and entertainment.
When did women get banned from fighting as gladiators?
200 A.D.
How many centuries did the forum develop?
Several centuries
What is a tribune?
A representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in Ancient Rome.
What do the plebeians do when they go on strike?
They leave the city.
How does the climate help Rome?
Helps provide a large amount of food.
When did the vandals attack Rome?
455 A.D
True or False: The king that drained the forum was a plebeian.
False
What is a veto?
to reject a decision or proposal made by another government body.
How did Tarquin the Proud rule?
What river is Rome located on?
The Tiber River.
When did Mount Vesuvius erupt?
79 A.D.
True or False: The Forum was where they had gladiator fights.
True