Geography
map question
Tiber River
Most Romans believed in many gods. What is this called?
polytheism
This durable material made Roman structures last
concrete/cement
Political corruption, economic troubles, and invasions by barbarian groups led to this
fall of Rome
first emperor of Rome who brought peace & stability
Augustus
Asia, Africa, & Europe
Missionary who played a major role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire; wrote epistles to leaders & churches
famous example of Roman architecture and engineering used for gladiator fights and could seat 50,000 people
Colosseum
series of conflicts between Rome & Carthage
Punic Wars
At its peak, the Roman Empire entirely surrounded this body of water
Mediterranean Sea
Romans adopted gods from other cultures, especially from the ___.
Greeks
structure built to transport fresh water from mountains to cities, allowing for a constant water supply
aqueduct
Means "Roman Peace"; a time of peace & prosperity
Pax Romana
common people
plebians
Mountains, volcanoes, & rivers are ____ of ancient Rome
landforms/geographical features
this emperor legalized Christianity
Constantine
Displayed in the Roman Forum and provided legal rights for Roman citizens
Law of 12 Tables
leaders who served during times of war for only 6 months
dictators
wealthy nobles
patricians
map question
Sardinia
this early religious group was persecuted for not worshipping the Roman gods
Christians
Languages that derived (came from) Latin
Romance Languages
eastern Rome survived and was renamed as this
Byzantine Empire
magistrates, Senate, & assemblies/tribunes made up this
tripartite/3-part government under the Roman Republic