Roman Society
The upper-class citizens of Rome who held power and owned land.
Who were the patricians?
Rome was built on these geographical features to defend against attack.
What are the seven hills?
The central open area used for markets and political meetings.
What was the Forum?
He was assassinated in 44 BCE after declaring himself dictator for life.
Who was Julius Caesar?
The Romans built these to help their armies and trade move efficiently.
What are roads?
The common people of Rome who made up most of the population.
Who were the plebeians?
This river was vital for trade, transport, and access to the sea.
What is the Tiber River?
Wealthy Romans lived in large homes called this.
What is a domus?
The first emperor of Rome and Caesar’s adopted son.
Who was Augustus (Octavian)?
This structure carried water over long distances to cities.
What is an aqueduct?
These people were owned by others and performed manual labour.
Who were the slaves?
The Romans called the Mediterranean Sea by this Latin name.
What is Mare Nostrum (“Our Sea”)?
Roman citizens wore this garment as a sign of status.
What is a toga?
A general known for crossing the Alps with elephants to fight Rome.
Who was Hannibal?
The language of the Romans
What is Latin?
This group of horse-owning citizens was between patricians and plebeians.
Who were the equestrians?
The mountain range to the north that protected Rome from invasions.
What are the Alps?
The Romans enjoyed watching gladiator battles in this famous arena.
What is the Colosseum?
The Roman emperor who built a massive wall across Britain.
Who was Hadrian?
The year that marks the traditional fall of the Western Roman Empire.
What is 476 CE/AD?
The governing body made up of former magistrates who advised the consuls.
What was the Senate?
The fertile plain where Rome was founded.
What is the Latium Plain?
Public bathing was common in these Roman buildings.
What are baths (thermae)?
The philosopher emperor who ruled during the height of the empire.
Who was Marcus Aurelius?
The system of laws and citizenship that influenced modern legal systems.
What is Roman law?