Location/Geography
what did Rome began as?
a small village near the Tiber River.
What form of government was practiced when Rome was first founded?
a republic.
who is Jesus's dad?
god
Who was Rome's first leader?
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
Who turned Rome to Christianity?
Constantine I
what sea was Rome near?
the Mediterranean Sea.
Who was the main ruler of Rome?
Julius Caesar
Who is Jesus mom?
Mary
Who was the smartest Roman leader?
Marcus Aurelius
how many continent's parts did the Roman Empire rule across?
Europe, Africa and Asia
What type of government did ancient Rome have?
an empire, Republic
Why is Rome so important to Christianity?
because of the final residence and martyrdom of Saint Peter there during the 1st century, coupled with the city's political importance.
Who ruled Rome after Caesar?
Augustus
When did the Roman Empire begin and end?
27 BC - 476 AD
what river is the second longest river in Italy?
The Tiber River.
Why did the Roman Empire fall?
lost the strengths that had allowed it to exercise effective control
Who ruled Rome during Jesus?
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus
Who are the 12 Roman emperors?
Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian.
How long after Jesus' crucifixion did Rome fall?
nearly three hundred years after the death of Jesus.
what Mountains are natural barriers that help protect Rome from invasions?
The Alps and Apennine Mountains.
Which Roman emperor killed Jesus?
Marcus Pontius Pilate
why did Rome choose Christianity?
it was stable
Who were the 5 good Roman leaders?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius
What happened to Pilate's wife after Jesus died?
crucified twice