Vocabulary
Language of Ancient Rom
Latin
Italy
Rome was first a monarchy but then it became this type of government where citizens elected politicians to represent them in the government.
Republic (or representative democracy)
Most common building substance for the Romans
Concrete
Public meeting placei n the center of Roman cities
Forum
Wealthy Landowners and business owners of Rome
Patricians
The major mountain range in north Italy.
The Alps
The republic lasted for all of Rome's history? True or False
False
System that carried water into cities
Aqueducts
Warriors who were often slaves or conquered people who fought for entertainment.
Gladiator
An organized group of foot soldiers in a Roman army
Legion
The river the first city of Rome is thought to have been established near.
Who was assassinated and many feel ushered in the end of the republic?
Julius Ceasar
They built these and greatly aided the unity of the Empire. Many still exist today.
Roads
Led an uprising of his fellow gladiators that lasted almost 3 years.
Spartacus
Artisans, farmer, builders, merchants, workers or anyone not of the wealthy class in ancient Rome
Plebians
True or False. Rome is the same as Greece in that the land is too mountainous to farm?
False
Who is the first Ceasar?
Octavian
This amphitheater was sometimes filled with water to allow for sea battles.
The Colosseum
The name of the two magistrates that led the Roman Republic before there were emperors.
Consuls
Spoken communication systems that developed our of Latin language after the fall of Rome
Romance Langages
True or False: Ancient Rome once included Egypt, Greece and Mesopotamia?
True
Who was the first Caesar to recognize Christianity?
Constantine
Name of the Ancient Roman newspaper
Acta Diurna
Name of the historical time where there were 5 good emperors and Rome enjoyed many years of peace.
Pax Romana