Religion
What does it mean to be polytheistic
They worship many gods
What was the name of the war fought between Rome and Carthage
The Punic Wars
What type of government did the Romans establish to prevent one person from having too much power
A republic
What is the large blanket-like cloth worn by Romans called
A toga
What type of races were held in the Circus Maximus
Horse racing
Who is considered the chief god in ancient Roman religion
Jupiter
Who was the Carthaginian general that invaded Rome with elephants
Hannibal
What were the two leaders elected in Roman government called
Consuls
What was the everyday garment worn by Romans
A tunic
How many people could attend events at Circus Maximus
Up to 250,000 people
What structure did Emperor Hadrian build to honor the gods
The Pantheon
What was the outcome of the Battle of Actium
Octavian defeated Marc Antony and Cleopatra
What did the plebeians do to gain more rights in government
They went on strike
Who was forbidden to wear togas in ancient Rome
Foreigners and slaves
What was the Pax Romana
A period of peace and prosperity in Rome
What did Romans seek from their gods in exchange for offerings
Protection
What did the Romans do to Carthage after the last Punic War
They destroyed it and covered the land with salt
What role did the government leaders give to Julius Caesar that marked the end of the Roman Republic
Dictator for life
What was a woman's tunic called
A stola
What did Romans do with animals from Africa
They used them in circuses
Which Roman goddess is associated with love
Venus
Name the major reason why the Roman Empire expanded its territory
To gain wealth and resources
What were the Twelve Tables and what were they made of
A set of laws engraved on metal tablet
How did the Romans clean themselves before soap was invented
By applying oils and scraping with a strigil
What was the name of Virgil's famous epic poem
The Aeneid