Geography
Name the peninsula Rome is located on
Italy
To veto something means
to reject or disagree
Before Rome established their Republic government, their government was a ________.
Monarchy
The earliest people to live in Italy were known as____.
the Etruscans
Rome was built near what river?
DAILY DOUBLE: Why are ancient cities built near rivers?
Tiber river
DAILY DOUBLE:Travel, fresh water, trade, food, irrigation, fertile soil
The spiritual text of Christianity that includes the teaching of Jesus Christ
The New Testament
Greek
The Pax Romana began with __________, also known as the first Roman Emperor
Octavian/Augustus
What mountain range forms a natural barrier North of Italy?
The Alps
Define what a civil war is
A war between groups within a country
Rome and Carthage fought in this year for control of ______.
DAILY DOUBLE: according to legend, Rome did this after the end of the third Punic Wars.
Punic Wars
DAILY DOUBLE: Salted the Earth so nothing could grow
What general led war elephants and soldiers through this mountain range to invade Rome during the Punic Wars?
Hannibal
______ was a Roman trading city located near Mt. Vesuvius and is a famous archaeological site today
Pomepii
What did Julius caesar mean by "Bread and Circus"
Distracting Roman citizens with free food and constant entertainment
The _____ ______ were created after Plebeians demanded Roman laws be posted for citizens to see.
the 12 Tables
Who assassinated Julius Caesar?
The Senate/Patricians/BRUTUS!!!
This war was fought between Carthage and Rome for complete control of the trading routes in the Mediterranean Sea
Punic Wars
Name the photo that Ms. Saunders will show you
Aqueducts
Name the three branches of the Roman Republic's government
1. Consuls
2. Senate
3. Plebeian Assembly
Julius Caesar conquered _______ and then returned to Rome declaring himself as dictator.
Gaul, today's France