Rise of Rome
Which river did the Roman civilization arise from?
The Tiber River
What shocking event caused the fall of the Roman Republic?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
What were the names of the apartment buildings that most Romans lived in?
Insulae
How many years was the colosseum used for entertainment?
500 years
The diet of a Roman depended on their what?
Social class/Economic status
The Romans were divided into what two main social classes?
Plebians and Patricians
Name Caesar's most significant conquest.
Gaul
Why were the apartments considered dangerous?
They were overcrowded, disease ridden and fire/flood prone
How many entrances did the colosseum have?
80
The main meal of the day was usually served when?
Evening
Which class made up wealthy landowners?
Patricians
Why was Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon River such a risky move?
It was considered a declaration of war against Rome.
The homes of wealthy Romans were called
Domus
Where did the Romans go to relax and conduct business?
The Bathhouse
How long was the average Roman workday?
6 Hours
Which class made up the working class?
Plebians
Why didn't the aftermath of Caesar's assassination play out the way the Senate had hoped?
The fundamental social unit throughout the empire was the what?
Family
What did a typical bath house include?
A gym, health center and pool
What activities did Romans enjoy for relaxation and fun?
Go to the theater and colosseum
A Republic.
Who became the sole ruler of Rome after Caesar's assassination?
Octavian
Why could a Roman father reject their family members?
If he had more than one daughter, the child was disabled or if he simply wanted to.
What color toga was only the emperor allowed to wear?
purple
Name the three branches of the ancient Roman government.
Senate, Consuls & Assemblies