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The application of science and math to develop structures and machines
engineering
Highest Position in the Roman Republic
consuls
The city of Rome was built in what modern state/country?
What is Italy?
What side of Rome Fell?
Western Roman Empire
Which side of the Roman Empire continued?
Eastern Roman Empire
What is most associated with the period of Ancient Roman history known as the Pax Romana?
a time of peace. Conflict within the empire decreased, art flourished
Ruled during times of war for 6-month terms, expected to give up power when the job was completed.
dictator
The Roman Republic began when,
They drove out the Etruscan king
This forms a natural boarder at the north of Italy.
What are the Alps?
He recognized the empire was too large to rule and divided it into eastern and western territories with two capitals.
Diocletian
Term to describe feeding and entertaining people as a form of distraction
Who did Rome fight against in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
Controlling what body of water enabled the Roman empire able to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East?
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
iconic venue used for gladiatorial competitions and entertainment.
the Colosseum
The first Roman Emperor
Augustus
The Legendary Founders of Rome
Romulus and Remus
The plebeian leaders of the Assembly who have veto power.
tribunes
How did the Roman republic raised enough money to create a large system of roads and aqueducts?
taxing its citizens
Carried water into Roman cities
aqueducts
Declared himself dictator for life.
Julius Caesar
This emperor received a vision of a cross, won a battle, and interpreted it as a sign to declare Christianity the official religion of Rome
Constantine
The class that made up the members of the Roman Senate.
The Patrician (the upper class)?
What was Julius Caesar's famous quote?
Veni, Vedi, Vici
"I came, I saw, I conqured"
A unit of the Roman army made up of approx. 6, 000 soldiers.
What is a Legion?
Term for establishing lands over foreign lands and people
Imperalism