Location/Geography
What was the name of the river that Rome was originally founded on?
Tiber River
How many people from each state are in the Senate?
Two people from each state.
Who started Christianity?
Jesus
Who illegally took over Rome?
Julius Caesar
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a government ruled by a king or queen.
What was ancient Rome surrounded by?
A peninsula
What is a republic?
a type of government the Romans elected representatives as their leader.
What is a disciple?
A follower of Jesus who helps him preach.
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What does the checks and balances system provide?
The checks and balances system provides each branch of government with their own power to check the other branches to prevent any branch from becoming to powerful.
What was the Pax Romana?
It was a period that lasted 200 years where trade and business grew.
What is a counsel?
An official representative of a government who resides in a foreign country to protect citizens.
Why were Christians persecuted?
Christians were persecuted for their beliefs.
What was Marcus Aurelius Known as?
Marcus Aurelius was known as one of the "Five Good Emperors"
What is a dictator?
A dictator is a Roman magistrate that was given power for a limited time.
What are aqueducts?
They are channels used to transport fresh water to different areas.
What is a patrician?
An aristocrat or nobleman.
What new religion was spreading around Rome in 313 AD?
Christianity
What did Constantine do to the empire?
He reunited it and made it a Christian empire.
What are tribunes?
A tribune is an official that is chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.
What were Roman villas used for?
They were mainly used as residencies.
What is a plebeian?
A commoner
Who were Peter and Paul?
They were Apostles who spread Jesus's teaching throughout the Mediterranean region.
Who split the Mediterranean sea to make it easier to control?
Trajan
What were Rome's twelve tables?
Rome's twelve tables was a set of laws inscribed on bronze tablets.