Geography & More
Italy is shaped like a what?
Boot
This Roman dictator was stabbed to death during the Ides of March
Julius Caesar
This arena held over 50,000 people for hunts, gladiator battles, and executions.
The Colosseum
What is the Latin word for father?
Pater
How long did the Roman Empire last?
500 Years
What river does Rome sit on?
Tiber
Considered one of the worst Emperors in Rome's history, this man built a large pleasure palace after Rome burned
Nero
This Roman engineering innovation brought clean water directly into cities and is considered one of the most life-altering advancements in daily life.
Running Water
What was the title of the people were elected to protect the lower class?
Tribunes
Where was Jesus born?
Judea
According to legend, these two brothers founded Rome
Romulus & Remus
Who became the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar (Octavian)
What was the Rome's first major engineering achievement?
Sewer System
Which general marched his troops to Rome?
Julius Caesar
Who was the first Christian Emperor?
Constantine
What did the Romans call the Mediterranean Sea?
Mare Nostrum
This Emperor was considered one of the best and he encouraged peace instead of further war
Marcus Aurelius
This was an advanced, gravity-powered water management system designed by ancient Roman engineers to transport fresh water from distant springs, rivers, and lakes into urban centers.
Aqueduct
What group rebelled against the Etruscans in 509 B.C.?
Patricians
Who changed Rome into a Christian empire?
Theodosius
What river was not to be crossed by a general, with his legions?
Rubicon
Who was in the first Triumvirate of Rome?
(500 for 1, 1000 for all 3)
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
Perfecting this allowed the Romans to revolutionize engineering by constructing massive, durable, and weight-bearing structures using less material
What 3 major groups lived on the Italian peninsula?
Latins, Greeks, Etruscans
Roman laws must be what?
(Name 1 for 500, 2 for 1000)
Equal, Fair, Just, Reasonable