Government
What was the name of the Roman Government
Republic
What is a peninsula
piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
most of their lives
Where did Gladiators compete
The Colosseum
What is a toga
the clothing worn
The common people
Plebeians
What is an aqueduct
transporting water from the mountains to the cities
What age did boys start school
7 years old
People who traveled selling goods
merchants
What were the Alps
mountains
The wealthy people
Patricians
What is a forum
a center marketplace
What did men do at the forum
talk politics
Who were the people who fought in the Colosseum
Gladiators
Who did gladiators fight
animals and one another
Who decided what laws to pass
Consuls
What is an emperor
a ruler
main crops
wheat, barley, grapes, olive oil
What did the Romans build, Name 3
temples, Colosseum, aqueducts
What was olive oil used for. Name 3
cooking
skin moisturizer
fuel for lamps
Who helped the plebeians
Define peninsula and aqueduct
3 sides water
transport water
Three main foods
fish, olive oil, bread
Who was the famous Roman dictator
Julius Caesar
What is Italy shaped like
a boot