Vocabulary
What is an empire?
A group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
Fill in the blank: The Romans were _____. This meant they believed in multiple gods.
polytheistic
What is a republic?
A state without a king or queen, where citizens vote for leaders who determine the laws
Who was allowed to vote in ancient Rome?
The Tiber River
Dictator
A leader who holds absolute power over a state's government and its citizens
What happened to the Roman Republic after Julius Caesar's death?
A war broke out, which led to Rome becoming an empire
What was the Colosseum's purpose in Ancient Rome?
It served as an arena for gladiator fights
What was a gladiator?
Fill in the blank:
Ancient Rome was a ____ before it became an _____. This means it was governed by representatives before it was ruled by an emperor.
republic, empire
Name 3 Roman gods and their characteristics
1. Jupiter- father of gods
2. Minerva- goddess of wisdom, art, and war
3. Juno- queen of gods, protector of women
What is a representative and how are they chosen?
Representatives are the leaders who determine laws. They are elected by citizens through a vote.
Why was Rome built along a river? State 2 reasons
1. The river gave them a source of water
2. The river gave them a way to travel to to nearby cities
How many branches of government did the Roman Republic have and what were their functions?
3 braches:
1. Run government (magistrates)
2. Make laws (senate)
3. Act as judges (assemblies & tribunes)