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The Roman Empire was centered in the modern day country of
Italy
The Roman form of government where people vote for leaders and representatives to rule
Republic/ Democracy
First Emperor of Rome
(and Uncle of Octavian/Augustus)
Julius Caesar
Romans were able to travel very quickly to new lands throughout the empire, due to the construction of
Roads
People who fought to the death for the entertainment of the roman people
Gladiators
Rome was located on the northern shore of The ______ Sea.
(Mr. K says it is the most important sea in the history of the world!)
Mediterranean Sea (the Med)
One who rules over an Empire is called
an Emperor
She married Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony
(and two of her brothers)
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt
The _____ was the head of the household
Father
Plebians
the lower class of Roman people
Rome was built along the bank of the ____ River
Tiber
Taxes
This man betrayed his best friend (stabbing him in the back, literally!)
Brutus
The Roman calendar was made up of 12 months. These two were named after the emperors--
Julius Caesar &
Augustus Caesar
July & August
Patricians
the wealthier class of Roman people
The City was surrounded by water on three sides, and _____ on the fourth, created natural protection from enemies.
Mountains (the Alps mountain range)
Roman government representatives
(same name as in US gov)
Senators
Octavian (aka Augustus), Mark Antony, and Lepidus combined forces to form the
Second Triumverate
Romans spoke this language, that French, Spanish, and Italian all derive from
Latin
What is the difference between a monotheistic & polytheistic religion?
Mono= 1 god
Poly= many gods
The city was built on ____ hills
Seven
the Pax Romana was
Time of Great Roman Peace under Augustus
Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey combined to form the
First Triumverate
The Forum was
The city center & marketplace (aka downtown)
Grand Roman arena, which is still standing today
the Roman Colosseum