Geography
What were the twin brothers names?
Romulus and Remus
what did Romans believe in?
Polytheistic
what were aqueducts used for in ancient Rome?
they were used for drinking,bathing, and cleaning.
What type of government did early Rome have?
Republic
What was the "fast food" place called that mostly the poor Romans depended on?
Thermopolia
Which brother killed the other brother?
Romulus killed Remus
Who influenced Romans belief system?
THE GREEKS
what was one of there building achivements?
Roads, and the colosseum.
Who were Consuls in the Roman Republic?
Two leaders that where elected.
what goods did Romans trade with other regions?
They traded items like olive oil, wine, grain, and pottery.
What was the name of the river that the mommy wolf saved the twins from?
Tiber River
what type of offerings to the gods?
gifts and food
What language did the Romans speak that influenced many modern languages?
Latin
Why were writing laws important in Roman government?
To make sure everyone knew them and every citizen were treated more fairly.
How was family important in Roman society?
They were high value, And the father had the authority in the household
what is the name of the wolf that saved the twins?
Lupa
How many gods did they have?
12
What building material did the Romans improve that helped them create strong structure?
concrete
What type of government did the Romans develop that influenced modern countries?
Republic
If in richer families the husband held an a well paid political job who held the job in poorer families?
Both the husband and wife needed to work in order to take care of their children and themselves.
How did the peninsula in Rome look like?
Boot
Who was the father of Jupiter?
Saturn
How did Roman culture spread throughout their empire?
Through trading, ideas, and the way of life of the people that ruled.
What was the job of a tribune in the Roman government?
Tribunes protected the right of plebeians and could veto unfair laws.
Why were Roman ports and ships important?
They allowed trade and connected different regions of the empire