Roman Rulers (Emperors & Leaders)
He was the first Roman Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD, initiating the Pax Romana
Who is Augustus?
According to legend, these twin brothers founded the city of Rome in 753 BC
Who are Romulus and Remus?
This language was spoken by the Romans and is the basis of modern Italian, Spanish, and French.
What is Latin?
This social class consisted of the wealthy upper-class landowners who dominated the early senate.
Who are the Patricians?
This was the main arena for chariot races in Rome, holding up to 150,000 spectators
What is the Circus Maximus
This dictator for life was assassinated on the Ides of March, 44 B.C.E.
Who is Julius Caesar?
The twins were raised by this animal before being found by a shepherd.
What is a she-wolf?
These massive stone structures allowed the Romans to bring fresh water from the countryside into the city
What are aqueducts?
These were the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
Who are the Plebeians?
Built in 80 AD, this massive amphitheater was used for gladiator battles.
What is the Colosseum
Known for his cruelty, this emperor supposedly played his fiddle (or lyre) while a fire destroyed Rome in 64 AD
Who is Nero
This Trojan prince is considered a legendary ancestor of the Romans, featuring in Virgil's Aeneid.
Who is Aeneas?
In a Roman house, this open-roofed entrance hall was used to receive visitors.
What is an atrium?
This set of written laws, displayed in the Forum, guaranteed equality before the law around 450 BC
What are the Twelve Tables?
This famous building, known for its massive concrete dome and oculus, was originally built as a temple to all gods
What is the Pantheon?
This "philosopher king" was the last of the "Five Good Emperors" and author of Meditations.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
This is the river on which Rome was founded
What is the Tiber?
This fermented fish sauce was the most popular seasoning in Roman cuisine.
What is garum?
The Roman Republic had two of these high officials, elected annually to lead the government and army.
What are Consuls?
These structures were built to span the road and commemorate a significant military victory
What are Triumphal Arches?
In 285 AD, this emperor split the empire into Eastern and Western halves to make it easier to govern
Who is Diocletian?
Romulus and Remus were the sons of this war god
Who is Mars?
Romans used this liquid waste, rich in ammonia, to bleach their clothes
What is urine
This famous Roman general was the only dictator to voluntarily give up power and return to his farm
Who is Cincinnatus?
Romans could visit these places to exercise, bathe, and socialize, often using the hypocaust system for heating
What are Roman baths