Culture
What language was commonly spoken in Ancient Rome
Latin
What kind of government did Ancient Rome have?
Republic
What country is Rome the capitol of?
Italy
Who was a military general and statesman, and Dictator of the Roman Republic?
Julius Ceasar
What popular phrase came from Rome, meaning: doing unimportant things during a crisis?
Fiddle while Rome burns.
What are some common foods that were eaten?
Bread, fish, lamb, and vegetables
The Republic was led by two what?
Consuls
What river is very popular in ancient Rome?
The Tiber River
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustes
How many tables did the roman law have?
twelve
What are some architectural marvels that the Romans built?
Your answer could include:
Aqueducts, Colosseum, the Pantheon
After Julius Ceasar took over, what government did he create?
The Roman Empire
Is Rome one of the smallest cities in Italy or the largest?
It's one of the largest.
Who founded Rome?
Romanus
What emperor made Christianity legal in Rome?
Constantine I
What were the three main social classes in Ancient Rome?
Patricians, Plebians, and Slaves
What are the representatives of the plebes called?
Tribunes
What city lies inside Rome?
The Vatican City
Who was Marcus Aurelius?
A Roman Philosopher
What year was Rome founded?
753 BC
What was the clothes they wore called?
Tunics
What word means to overturn a vote, and power to refuse and say no.
Veto
How many square miles is Rome?
496 square miles
Who was Spartacus?
A famous Gladiator.
What did winning the Punic wars do for Rome?
It gave Rome dominance over the Western Mediterranean.