Place
What was the name of the new capital city built by Constantine?
Constantinople
Which Roman emperor was in power during Jesus' birth?
Caesar Augustus (Octavian)
Temple built to honor the Roman gods
Pantheon
The emperor who divided the Empire into eastern and western
Diocletian
The wealthy, land-holding upper class.
Patricians
Island below the Italian Peninsula (think First Punic War)
Sicily
Who was the Roman governor responsible for Jesus' death?
Pontius Pilate
Pax Romana was a period of....
peace and prosperity
The common people (traders, craftsmen, farmers).
plebeians
Fought because of Rome's desire to finally destroy Carthage.
Third Punic War
Where were the Law of Twelve Tables displayed?
The Roman Forum
Which emperor was well known for killing and persecuting Christians
Nero
Leaders elected to protect Plebeian rights.
Tribune
Most important thing to come out of the Roman Empire
The powerful branch of the Republic controlled by Patricians.
Senate
Capital city of modern day Italy
Rome
The Carthaginian general who crossed the alps on elephants
colosseum
3 stages of Roman government
Monarchy, Republic, Empire
Fought because Carthage attacked a Roman ally in Spain
Second Punic War
A group of three men sharing control of the government.
triumvirate
The apostle who preached at pentecost
Peter
The day Julius Caesar was assassinated is known as
Ides of March
Two powerful officials who headed the executive branch.
Consuls
How many kids does Mrs. Sterling have?
3