Vocab
Republic
Innovations
Rights &
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Military
Public Water
Entertainment
Christianity
Byzantine Empire
7th Grade
Random U.S History
100
Believing in multiple gods
Polytheistic
100
True or False: Rome was a monarchy ruled by kings before it became a republic, and eventually an empire.
True
100
A system of channels, pipes, and bridges used to carry fresh water into Roman cities.
Aqueducts
100
True or False:
Being in the Roman military was a right and was completely voluntary.
False
100
A large group of Roman soldiers (about 5,000 men)
Legion
100
What natural force did aqueducts use to carry water?
Gravity
100
True or False: Most gladiators volunteered to be gladiators in order to gain popularity and fame.
False.
Most gladiators were slaves, prisoners of war, or criminals
100
What languages helped spread Christian ideas across the empire?
Latin and Greek
100
Was the Byzantine Empire the eastern half or the western half of the Roman empire after the split?
Eastern half
100
Southeast
100
How many original colonies were there?
13
200
Julius Caesar's adopted son; the first emperor of Rome
Augustus
200
The two top leaders of the Roman Republic.
Consuls
200
A massive network of paved, durable pathways built across the Roman Empire.
Roads
200
Right or Responsibility?
Paying taxes
Responsibility
200
How old was a Roman soldier when they enlisted in the military?
18
200
What unusual item did Romans use instead of toilet paper?
A sponge or stick
200
The largest arena in Rome was what?
Colosseum
200
Which Roman emperor accepted Christianity and granted the freedom to practice whatever religion you would like?
Constantine I
200
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
200
BCE and CE stand for what?
Before Common Era
Common Era
200
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
27
300
A 200-year long period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
300
Ordinary freemen like farmers and tradesmen who could own land and slaves, but did not know what the laws were and could not get the important jobs.
Plebeians
300
A large underground system that removed waste and drained water.
Sewers
300
Right or Responsibility?
Own Property
Right
300
How long did soldiers serve in the army?
20-25 years
300
Where did water in Roman fountains come from?
Aqueduct system
300
Where were chariot races typically held in Rome?
Circus Maximus
300
Why did Christians gather in the catacombs?
They were safe spaces to gather and worship during persecution
300
What was the sector of Christianity that the Byzantine Empire practiced?
Eastern Orthodox
300
A government controlled by religious leaders, laws based on sacred texts.
Theocracy
300
What purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
Louisiana Purchase
400
The first written laws of Rome
Twelve Tables
400
What famous general declared himself "dictator for life"?
Julius Caesar
400
A strong building material made from volcanic ash, limestone, and water.
Concrete
400
Right or Responsibility?
Loyalty to Rome
Responsibility
400
What did Roman soldiers receive when they retired?
Land or Money
400
How long could some aqueducts be?
50 miles
400
What does this phrase mean?
"Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt" - Juvenal
Keep people happy with free food and entertainment, and they won't question authority
400
What 2 sectors did Christianity split into when the empire split?
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
400
An organized collection of Roman laws ordered by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
Justinian's Code
400
After the Battle of Marathon, the Greeks sent a messenger named __________________ back to Greece, who ran 26 miles and brought the messenge "Nike!" (Victory!)
Pheidippides
400
What event brought the U.S. closest to nuclear war during the Cold War.
Cuban Missile Crisis
500
A group of 3 rulers who share power
Triumvirate
500
When did the Roman Republic officially end?
27 BCE
500
Architectural designs used in bridges, buildings, and monuments.
Arches & Domes
500
Which socail class had the responsibility to pay taxes, serve in the army if required, and obey laws?
Patricians, Plebeians, AND Non-Citizens
500
Each legion was divided into smaller groups called what?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Who led this smaller group?
Century
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Centurion500
What were the 3 main rooms in a Roman bath?
Caldarium (hot)
Tepidarium (warm)
Frigidarium (cold)
500
Which group most directly benefited politically from sponsoring public games?
Roman emperors and politicians
500
Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Theodosius I
500
What was the split of Christianity into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox in 1054 called?
The Great Schism
500
Who were the Olympic Games, in Greece, held in honor of?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: When did the Olympic Games begin?
Zeus
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 776 BCE
500
What event in 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash (Black Monday)