Geography
Rome was located on which geographic feature?
The Italian Peninsula
From 500 BCE to 30 BCE Rome was which type of government, be specific
A Republic
Roman building that was used as a theater to provide entertainment to Romans
The Colosseum
The Roman Republic was led by two men who were in charge and changed every year. These men were called?
Consuls
Rome build a complex network of these
Roads
Which body of water led to Romes success
The Mediterranean Sea
What were the levels of the Roman Social Hierarchy
Slaves, Freedman, Plebeians, Patricians
Roman architecture used to carry water long distances
Aqueduct
Rome and Carthage fought the first Punic War over this piece of territory
Sicily
What was the name of the Carthaginian General who attacked Rome?
Hannibal
Rome thought they were safe because of thier location south of these mountains?
The Alps
What was the name of the Roman code of laws
The Twelve Tables
Define "Pax Romana"
Roman Peace
How did Rome get the majority of their slaves?
Conquered nations
What was the name of the TWO trade networks where Rome traded most of their goods
Mediterranean Sea Complex and Silk Road
Rome fought three wars against Carthage. What region of the world is Carthage located in? be specific
North Africa
Members of this organization were the only people who could eventually become Consul
Senate
These pieces of art are made from colorful shards of glass that come together tp create an image
A Mosaic
Rome eventually fell because of Outside invaders from the north. These people were called
The Huns,
Other acceptable answers are barbarians or Goths
What were TWO economic factors for the Fall of Rome
Inflation, High Taxes and a Trade Unbalance
Rome was founded on this river
Tiber
What were the three parts of the Roman Republic Government
Consuls, the Senate and the Assembly
The Ancient Greeks developed columns. The Romans made advancements in architecture techniques as well. They created these TWO advancements
The Dome and the Arch
Who was the Emperor that brought the Pax Romana to Rome
Augustus
What was the capital of the EASTERN Roman Empire
Byzantium or Constantinople