Geography and Religion
This river provided Rome with water and trade routes.
Tiber River
This large stadium hosted gladiator games and public events.
Colosseum
This type of government allowed citizens to vote for leaders.
Republic.
This was the main foundation of Rome’s economy.
agriculture
These were wealthy landowners in Roman society.
patricians
This mountain range protected Rome from northern invasions.
Alps
These were Rome's first written laws.
Twelve Tables
These two leaders were elected to run the Roman government and army.
consuls
This coin was commonly used in Roman trade.
denarius
These were common citizens with fewer rights.
plebeians
This sea allowed Rome to trade and connect with other civilizations.
Mediterranean Sea
This system of laws applied to both Romans and non-Romans.
This group of wealthy leaders advised the government and made laws.
Senate
These places were centers for buying and selling goods in Roman cities.
forums
This group had no rights and was considered property.
slaves
This type of religion, practiced by early Romans, involved worshipping many gods.
polytheism
This language spoken by Romans influenced Spanish, French, and Italian.
Latin
This temporary ruler had complete control during emergencies.
dictator
This system helped Rome move goods, armies, and information.
Roman roads
Romans valued these 3 things in their culture
duty, discipline, and loyalty
This religion spread across Rome because it offered hope, equality, and life after death.
Christianity
This Roman innovation improved travel, trade, and military movement across the empire.
Roman roads
This group of three leaders shared power in Rome.
triumvirate
Trade across this region helped Rome gain wealth and resources.
Mediterranean region
This term describes a society ranked by wealth and power.
hierarchical