Roman Government & Politics
He brought stability to the empire through key reforms and became its first official emperor.
Who is Augustus?
These two ancient powers fought three major wars over control of the Mediterranean.
Who are Rome and Carthage?
This key event marked the beginning of the Republic’s collapse and the rise of imperial rule.
What is the assassination of Julius Caesar?
They allowed Rome to expand trade and maintain military control across its vast empire.
What are Roman roads?
Romulus and Remus
These were Rome’s first publicly displayed laws.
What are the Twelve Tables?
Professionals who were in defense, helped Rome expand and maintain its empire.
Who is in at is the Roman army?
Rome’s political system changed from monarchy to this form before becoming an empire.
What is a republic?
This Carthaginian general led his troops and elephants across the Alps.
Who is Hannibal Barca?
Caesar’s conquests in Gaul had this effect on his political career.
What is increased wealth and political influence?
These structures allowed fresh water to be transported efficiently into Roman cities.
What are aqueducts?
This famous Egyptian queen used her intelligence and alliances to maintain power during Rome's expansion.
Who is Cleopatra?
In this government, citizens choose leaders to make decisions for them.
What is a republic?
His assassins claimed they acted to stop him from becoming a tyrant.
What is to protect the Republic from tyranny?
his governing body advised consuls and managed Rome’s finances.
What is the Roman Senate?
What is the control of Sicily?
This issue sparked the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage.
Caesar crossing this river started a civil war.
What is the Rubicon?
This civilization significantly shaped Roman architecture, religion, and art.
Who are the Etruscans?
After his death, Octavian rose as the unchallenged leader of Rome and became Augustus.
Mark Antony
Caesar’s rule as dictator contributed to this major Roman change.
What is the fall of the Roman Republic and rise of the Empire?
Caesar’s calendar reform improved this for farmers and merchants.
What is aligning the calendar with the solar year?
This principle, still seen in modern legal systems, means you're not guilty unless proven otherwise.
What is 'innocent until proven guilty'?
This was Carthage’s fate after the Punic Wars.
What is Carthage was completely destroyed?
This move by Caesar gave him ultimate power in Rome.
What is declaring himself dictator for life?
This feature of Rome’s land helped it grow by supporting successful agriculture
What are the fertile plains of Italy?
In Roman legend, this animal is said to have nursed Romulus and Remus.
What is a she-wolf?
Fabius Maximus earned his nickname 'the Delayer' for using this strategy.
What is avoiding direct battles and wearing down the enemy?
This Roman structure could hold over 50,000 spectators and hosted gladiator battles.
What is the Colosseum?
Rome’s contribution to law includes this, which influenced many Western governments.
What is a written code of laws?
He defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama.
Who is Scipio Africanus?
Crossing the Rubicon symbolized this for Caesar.
What is defying the Senate and sparking a civil war?
Tis peaceful period allowed Roman culture and trade to flourish.
What is the Pax Romana?
He claimed to have "found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble," referring to improvements in this area.
Augustus Caesar
This battle ended the Second Punic War with a Roman victory.
What is the Battle of Zama?
Romans used this language, which later influenced Spanish, French, and Italian.
What is Latin?