Location/Geography
Rome began along the banks of the ____ river in Italy.
Tiber
Plebeians wanted rights, so they elected their own leaders called ___.
tribunes
Why were Christians executed?
Christians didn't worship other gods and goddesses
Who was Julius Caesar, and how did his ruling end?
He was dictator of Rome, and the people of Rome assassinated him.
What was the Pax Romana?
The Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, was a peaceful period of Rome that lasted for nearly 200 years
Why were aqueducts used?
Aqueducts provided fresh water for Rome and was also used to flood the Colosseum.
Only ___ could be members of the Senate.
patricians
Who was Paul?
Paul was a Christian preacher who spread Jesus's teachings throughout the Mediterranean region.
Who was Augustus?
Augustus was Julius's nephew. He was the first emperor.
Why did the empire start to struggle?
The empire stopped growing because it was at it's largest.
Rome is located near the middle of the ___ coast.
western
What was an aristocratic republic?
An aristocratic republic was a government in which people from the upper class or nobility served as representatives
What was a disciple?
A disciple was one of Jesus's followers.
Who was Trajan?
Trajan was the emperor who expanded the Roman Empire to it's largest.
Why did the empire split in two?
Diocletian divided the empire to govern it better because it was too big.
Rome is on the ___.
Italian peninsula
True or False:
Both patricians and plebeians could be elected as consuls.
True
What were disciples also called?
Apostles
Who was Diocletian?
Diocletian was another Roman Emperor who helped improve the economy and order of Rome.
What were the results of the empire declining?
People had less food, money and jobs.
What two seas border Rome?
Ionian Sea, Adriatic Sea
How did the republic end?
Augustus was seen as a strong leader and became emperor, starting the imperial period.
Who made Christianity the main religion of Rome?
Theodosius
Who was Constantine?
Constantine was an emperor who converted to Christianity and helped the empire stay together.
In what year did the empire finally end?
1453 CE