Roman Around the World
This body of water borders Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Mediterranean Sea
This emperor ruled during the time of the Pax Romana (Roman Peace), and started many public works projects.
Augustus Gaius Octavian Caesar
Roman audiences enjoyed watching games, plays, and races in what two Roman structures?
The Colosseum and the Circus Maximus
This building material was lighter than stone, easier to work with, and required little skill to use it?
Concrete
What did the disciples of Jesus Christ do after his death?
They spread his teachings throughout the Roman world, calling it Christianity.
The Roman government was separated into branches in order to...
Create checks and balances on power of the branches
This mountain range goes from west to east and east to west, and are located north of Italy.
Why was Rome able to control the countries along the Mediterranean Sea for many centuries?
Military Strength
How do aqueducts help affect settlements in early Roman civilization?
The aqueducts provide fresh water to dry areas.
In order to gain more political freedom, what did the Plebeians of Rome do?
The left Rome and protested.
In what two ways were the religions of ancient Greece and Rome similar?
- They had the same gods, but with different names
- Their gods had human qualities
- Their religions were polytheistic
- They believed that the gods controlled everything in their lives and the natural world
What do the governments of the United States and the Roman Republic have in common?
the same number of branches (3)
U.S. (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
Roman Republic (Consuls, Senate, Assemblies)
This body of fresh water allowed for agriculture to flourish in early Roman cities.
Tiber River
The statement, "I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in Marble," said by a Roman ruler refers to what?
the building programs initiated by Augustus Caesar during the Pax Romana
How could tribunes "check" the power of the elected magistrates?
Tribunes could veto the actions of magistrates.
Christians in Rome were heavily persecuted until _______ .
Emperor Constantine gave them the freedom to worship freely.
Why did the Romans allow other polytheistic religions in their civilization?
The Romans could merge or share their beliefs with other polytheists.
This emperor is remembered for dividing Rome into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.
Diocletian
This was the main capital city of Italy, and is the current capital today.
Rome
Why was the reign of Julius Caesar cut short?
He was assassinated by members of the Roman Senate
How did electing Tribunes and displaying the Laws of the Twelve Tables help the Plebeians?
They protected the Plebeians against unfair treatment from the Patricians.
What is the time period in which the Jewish people were expelled from their homeland by the Romans known as?
Diaspora
Information about the life of Jesus Christ comes from what religious texts?
The New Testament
This emperor moved the empire's capital city from Rome to Byzantium, and named it after himself.
Constantine
This capital city was originally called Byzantium, and was made the capital and named after a Roman emperor who allowed Christians to freely worship.
Constantinople
Rome's lower classes viewed Julius Caesar as a ______ .
Hero of the lower classes
Why was Julius Caesar feared by many Senators after becoming Dictator for Life?
They feared he would become a tyrant king with unchecked power.
Which group in Rome increased their power and influence after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
the Christian church
What event according to Christian religion convinced the followers of Jesus that he was the Messiah?
Their belief in Jesus' resurrection.
What three reasons caused the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?
1. Political reasons
2. Economic reasons
3. Foreign invasions