Rome Introduction
According to the Roman legend, what two brothers founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What did students learn in rhetoric school?
Latin and Greek
True or False: Gladiators were famous and well trained.
True
Pax Romana means?
Who was crucified by the Romans?
Jesus
In what modern-day country was the city of Rome founded?
Italy
Write these numbers in roman numerals?
15 and 100
XV = 15
C = 100
What is the Roman name for Hera?
Juno
What was the name of the volcano next to Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius
Who was the first Christian Emperor?
Constantine
Name 2 countries that were part of the Roman Empire.
Spain, Greece, Asia Minor, Britain, Turkey, North Africa
Why would people visit bath houses in Ancient Rome?
used for clearning, visiting friends, bathroom, exercising
How many people could fit in the Colosseum?
50,000
How long was Pompeii lost for?
1,600 years
The time period after the Roman Empire split in half was called the:
Middle Ages
Name an invention created by the Romans.
aqueducts, sewers, roads
What are the 3 parts of the government in the Roman Republic?
Magistrates, Senate, Assembly/Tribune
Name two mythological creatures.
basilisk, pegasus, faun, werewolves, nymph
What is the name of the other city lost from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Herculaneum
How long did the Roman Empire last?
About 1,000 years
Rome is located along what river?
Tiber River
What is a republic?
People elect representatives to vote for them.
Name 2 uses for the Colosseum.
gladiator duels, dramas, animal hunting, mock sea battles, executions, re-enactments
What happened to Julius Ceasar and WHY?
He was assissinated because he didn't want to give up power.
What is one reason why the Roman Empire fell?
fighting too many wars
empire too big
political instability
christianity