Achievements
This piece of architecture helped people transport water
Aqueduct
Before converting to Christianity (monotheism), the people of ancient Rome were ______
Polytheistic
How long did Julius Caesar rule for?
2 years
What was the currency of ancient Rome?
Denarius
Rome grew along the _____ river
In ancient Rome, ______ helped remove waste products.
Sanitation
Like Greece, Rome believed that God's controlled __ ____ of life
All Aspects
Augustus Caesar is credited with bringing Rome into a state of stability and peace, called _____
Pax Romana
Like the U.S. government, Rome also said a person is ________
Innocent until proven guilty
What was the capital of Eastern Roman Empire?
Constantinople
This place was created for entertainment
The Colosseum
When did the Romans take over Judea and the Jewish?
Last century BC
When did Augustus Caesar come to power?
27 BCE
What was the first code of law and why was it implemented?
The Twelve Tables: to establish fairness between the plebeians and patricians
Rome had plenty of crops because or it's ____, _____, and _____
Fertile land, mild sunny climate, and location near the Tiber river
Around how many miles of roads did Rome have?
2,500 miles
Who was Paul?
A follower of Christ who traveled the lands to spread the Christian faith
Why was Julius Caesar assasinated?
Demanded the Senate to make him dictator for life
How did the Roman Republic make sure no branch was too powerful?
How did the Mediterranean Sea contribute to the political growth of Rome?
Helped with maritime trade and conquering other lands
One of the most important inventions that was used by Rome and most of these are still standing today. It's used in construction to conserve materials and help buildings stay sturdy.
Arches and/or Concrete
Why did the Jews revolt against the Roman Empire and what did it cause?
The Jewish diasporia
Julius Caesar conquered the area of _____, which is present day _____ and made him quite well-known
Gaul, France
Why did the Western Roman Empire fall in 476 CE?
Attacks by Germanic tribes and difficulty governing such a large territory
What were the three main natural barriers of Rome?
Mediterranean Sea, Italian Alps, and Tiber River