Punic Wars
Who led the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War?
Hannibal
Who was Julius Caesar's rival?
Sulla
What epic poem about the founding of Rome did Virgil write?
The Aeneid
What animals attacked Christians in the Colosseum?
lions
What were the two armies fighting over?
rich farmland of Sicily
What was Caesar's position / title in 55 BCE?
General/Conqueror of Gaul
What building features characterize Ancient Roman architecture? Give one.
arches, columns, domes
What were God's chosen people called?
Jews
When did the three Punic Wars happen?
264 BCE, 218 BCE, 149 BCE
What did Julius Caesar realize after seeing a statue of Alexander the Great?
He had not achieved greatness yet
What is the purpose of the Pantheon?
to honor gods
What were Christians blamed for?
natural disasters
What happened to Carthage after the Third Punic War?
It got burned to the ground
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
He became a threat because he was too powerful
What is the road network that connected Rome to China called?
Silk road
Who ordered the execution of Jesus Christ?
Pontius Pilate
What was Hannibal famous for?
his elephant army
What was the name of the River that generals cannot cross with their armies?
Rubicon River
When did the Pax Romana start?
27 BC / 27 BCE
What year was Jesus executed?
36 AD / 36 CE