Roman Geo
What is the name of the sea that borders the Italian Peninsula?
The Mediterranean Sea
What kind of government did ancient Rome have?
Representative democracy (the Republic)
Which leader started the end of the Republic and which leader was the first emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar; Augustus (Octavian)
The Romans were polytheistic, and many of their gods were absorbed from which civilization?
Greece
What geographical features was Rome built around? Give two answers. (hint: think about the story of Romulus & Remus)
The Tiber River and 7 hills
How did the Roman Republic ease tensions between the patrician and plebeian classes after the plebeians went on strike?
Created positions in the Republic like the Council of Plebs & Tribunes
How did Julius Caesar die? Name those involved, if any.
By assassination; the Senators (about 60 of them)
The period known as "Roman Peace" and is the "Golden Age" of Rome is the ____.
Pax Romana
What are the two main mountain ranges that serve as natural barriers to Rome?
The Italian Alps and the Apennine Mountain Range
What were the ways the Roman Republic used checks and balances to keep the branches equal in power? (two answers)
Term limits (for consuls) and Veto
True or false, Augustus did not use much propaganda to support his rule.
False
Rome is the greatest example of what?
the Hellenistic culture
Which foreign tribes were attacking the Western Roman Empire, which served a immediate impact to the fall of Rome?
The Germanic Tribes & the Huns
What 3 places make up the Italian Peninsula? Use their modern names. (hint: The Peninsula & 2 Islands)
Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia
What were the three branches of government in the Roman Republic and what do they do? (Legislative, Judicial, Executive)?
the Judges (Judicial) - enforce the laws
the Consuls (Executive) - the leaders
Name one of the three infamous emperors that had contributed to the fall of Rome?
Caligula, Nero, or Commodus
Outside of the culture from civilizations that are a part of Hellenism, which early civilization had a major influence on Rome's culture and development, with examples like their military and architectural skills (Roman arches)?
The Etruscans
What is the difference between the Western Roman Empire and Eastern Roman Empire?
Western Roman Empire: Capital is Rome, Spoke Latin, Weaker economy and military, More attacks from outside tribes
Eastern Roman Empire:
Eastern Roman Empire: Capital is Byzantium (renamed Constantinople), Spoke Greek, Stronger trade and defenses, More protected by geography
What was the impact on the Roman civilization from its natural geography on the Italian Peninsula and the sea it borders?
Multiple answers.
Mountains served as natural barriers.
Rivers provided for agriculture and resources.
The Sea provided travel, trade, resources, and connection to major civilizations at the time.
What are the three main social classes in ancient Rome and who are a part of these social classes?
Patricians - wealthy landowners and people within the governments (high class)
Plebeians - farmers, artisans, merchants, etc. (middle & lower class)
Slaves - mainly captured during war; few were gladiators
Answers may vary. I will judge.
The aqueducts, arches, bridges, Colosseum, domes, roads, and sanitation systems were examples of Roman culture through _______.
Architecture
Name three different factors that led to the fall of Rome (Western Roman Empire).
Answers will vary. I will judge.
Should have:
political, social, economic, military, or religious reasons.