The Republic
In the Republic, laws were posted on what and where?
The 12 tables, stone tablets in the center of the city.
Who won each of the three Punic Wars?
Rome, Rome, Rome
Romulus and Remus
Twin brothers, Founders of the village of Rome
This structure carried clean water from the hilltops into cities and towns?
Aqueducts
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus (Octavian)
What is a republic style government?
A form of government in which citizens vote in elected officials to office.
What does it mean to "Veto" something?
“I Forbid”. A consul can reject a law that has been passed by the government
The First Triumvirate
Pompey, Crassus and Caesar
A unit in the Roman army made up of approximately 6000 soldiers?
Legion
Which three continents did the Roman Empire span?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
What event marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
Who were the common people of Rome, distinct from the nobility and aristocracy?
Plebeians
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were my offspring.
Mars (God of War)
The term "Pax Romana" refers to what?
200 years of peace within Rome
It's what Constantine did to preserve the empire.
Moved the capital city to Byzantium (Constantinople)
What are the three governing groups of the Roman Republic?
Senate, Magistrates, Assemblies
Magistrates are made up of which three government parties?
Consuls, Praetors, Censors
Who was the Roman general and dictator known for his military reforms and victories in Gaul?
Julius Caesar
Which Roman philosopher and statesman was a tutor to the young Nero and wrote "Meditations"?
Marcus Aurelius
What were the four main contributing factors that led to the fall of the Western Empire?
Political, Social, Economical, Military
What is the name of the written code of law, gave legal protection to all citizens, and was publicly displayed for all to see.
The Law of the Twelve Tables
Which famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon river, sparking a civil war?
Julius Caesar
The Second Triumvirate
Antony, Octavian, Lepidus
What were the five Romance Languages?
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian
During the decline of the empire, which group was responsible for pushing into Roman territory, causing too much conflict?
Germanic Tribes