"Rome-ing" Around
This river runs through the city of Rome.
What is the Tiber River?
This large Roman arena is famous for gladiator contests.
What is the Colosseum?
This was Rome’s first written set of laws.
What are the Twelve Tables?
Romans wore this loose piece of clothing made from cloth.
What is a toga?
These wealthy upper-class Romans held most power early in the Republic.
Who are patricians?
According to legend, these twin brothers founded Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
Romans watched these exciting races at the Circus Maximus.
What are chariot races?
These two leaders were elected each year to run the Republic.
What are consuls?
Romans spoke this language.
What is Latin?
These common people made up most of Roman society.
Who are plebeians?
This sea helped Rome trade and expand its empire.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
Some gladiators fought dangerous animals like these.
What are lions?
This group of powerful Roman leaders advised the government.
What is the Senate?
Romans used these structures to carry water into cities.
What are aqueducts?
Roman society was organized into different levels called this.
What is a social hierarchy?
Romans built these to help armies and traders travel quickly.
What are roads?
This emperor was known for hosting huge games and celebrations, not for a salad.
Who was Julius Caesar?
Roman citizens could do this to help choose leaders.
What is vote?
Roman boys from wealthy families often studied this subject to become leaders. Many 6th graders do not like this and get very nervous when they have to do it alone in front of their class.
What is public speaking (or rhetoric)? Will also accept presenting but NOT PRESENTATING (because it is not a word).
These Roman citizens served in the military and helped defend Rome.
What are soldiers?
This mountain range helped protect northern Italy.
What are the Alps?
Romans gathered in these public places for entertainment and events.
What are arenas?
This word means a ruler with complete control during emergencies.
What is dictator?
Romans worshipped many gods, making their religion this type.
What is polytheistic?
This phrase means “Roman Peace” and describes a long peaceful period.
What is Pax Romana?