Rome's beginning
Who were the twin brothers who were raised by wolf?
Romulus and Remus
True/False
the Romans believed in many Gods.
true
In what place did Romans leaders make laws?
the senate
This leader became very powerful and was later killed by some of his friends. Who was he?
Julius Caesar
Romans built homes, temples, and big meeting places called what?
the Forum
Romulus built a city named after himself. What city was it?
Rome
Who was the king of gods?
jupiter
To travel and trade Romans built________?
What was the name of the queen of Egypt and a friend of Julius Caesar.
Cleopatra
This city was covered in ash when a volcano exploded. what was it called?
Pompeii
What river was Rome built beside?
Tiber River
Who was the goddess of love and beauty?
Venus
Romans built long bridges for water, these were called?
aqueducts
Who was the first man to become emperor of Rome?
Caesar Augustus
This new religion spread through the empire and taught love and kindness. What was the religion?
Christianity
The early Romans were farmers and herders who lived on small hills. What were those hills called?
the seven hills
Who was the god of wars?
Mars
People watched gladiators fight in this big round arena. What was it called?
the Colosseum
Who shared control of the government with Caesar's adopted son, Octavian?
Marc Anthony
Who persecuted the Christians because of their religious beliefs?
The Romans
Why did Rome make their city a republic?
The kings became really greedy for power and Romans decided to not trust anyone else to be a king.
Who was the goddess of wisdom and crafts.
Minerva
what was the name of races with horses that were held for fun?
chariot races
This emperor was known for being very mean and hurting Christians.
Nero
What was the language Romans spoke that became the base of many other languages?
Latin