The Republic
Roman Vocabulary
Geography
The "Good" Emperors
The Empire
100

What civilization had a great influence on Rome, which brought art and growing olives and grapes.

What is the Greek Civilization.

100

This word describes the 200 years of peace.

What is Pax Romana

100

The city of Rome was built along this river.

What is the Tiber River.

100

This emperor ruled from 96-98 A.D. and changed laws to help the poor.

Who is Nerva

100

He was a military hero and Rome's most famous leader.

Who is Julius Caesar

200

Before the Romans set up a republic, the Etruscans were ruled by this type of leader. 

Who is a King. 

200

This is a large farming estate. 

What is Latifundia

200

Rome was built on this geographic place, which made is easy to protect the city from attackers.

What is the Seven Hills.

200

Emperor Vespasian began construction of this famous Roman sporting site.

What is the Colosseum.

200

A political alliance of three people. 

What is a triumvirate.

300

A political alliance of three people.

What is a Triumvirate.

300

This term is a large group of Roman soldiers.

What is a legion.

300

What part of the Roman Empire is now modern day France.

What is Gaul

300

This Emperor expanded the Roman empire to its largest size.

Who is Trajan

300

One reform of Julius Caesar still in effect today is this calendar.

What is the 12-month calendar.

400

He was a military hero and Rome's most famous leader.

Who is Julius Caesar. 

400

This is an ordinary citizen.

Who is a plebeian.

400

Augustus was able to protect Rome's borders by setting them along what features. 

What is natural or physical features (such as rivers, oceans, and deserts).

400

This emperor pass laws to help orphans and built new public works from 138 -161 A.D.

Who is Antonius Pius.

400

The political leader Cicero called for limited representative government and was against this type of leader. 

What is dictators.

500
Julius Caesar filled this body of government with his own supporters after he made himself dictator.

What is the Senate.

500

Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges.

Who is praetors

500

What physical features separated the Roman empire from the rest of Europe in the North.

The Rhine and Danube Rivers.

500

This emperor helped unite the empire economically and reformed Roman law. 

Who is Marcus Aurelius

500

What are three products that traders brought into Rome's ports. 

What is Silk, Spices, Tin, Iron and Lead. 
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