Roman Army
This was the title given to a regular Roman soldier.
What is a legionary?
Fun Fact: Legionaries were highly trained and had to be Roman citizens.
This type of government replaced the Roman monarchy after the last king was overthrown.
What is a republic?
According to legend, these two brothers were raised by a wolf before founding Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
To better manage the empire, Rome was divided into two parts, including this western half.
What is the Western Roman Empire?
This group of wealthy Romans held most of the power early in the Republic.
What are Patricians?
A group of 5,000 soldiers made up this basic fighting unit of the Roman army.
What is a legion?
This group of wealthy and experienced leaders advised the government and influenced decisions.
What is the Senate?
This river helped Rome grow by allowing trade and providing water for the city.
What is the Tiber River?
This leader became Rome’s first emperor and began a long period of stability.
Who is Augustus?
This group of people voted in assemblies to pass laws and elect officials.
What are Roman citizens?
This smaller unit of about 80 soldiers was called?
What is a century?
These were elected officials in Rome who carried out government duties and enforced laws.
What are Magistrates?
This crisis involved frequent changes in leadership and instability in the Roman Empire.
What is the Imperial Crisis?
This long period of peace and stability helped Rome grow strong and wealthy.
What is the Pax Romana?
This role could take complete control during emergencies for a limited time.
What is a dictator?
Fun Fact: Dictators were only supposed to rule for a short period before giving up their power
One advantage of joining the Roman army for citizens was receiving this after their service.
What is land?
This part of the Roman government allowed citizens to vote on laws and elect leaders.
What are the Assemblies?
Rome divided into two parts mainly to solve this major problem.
What is difficulty governing such a large empire?
This is one reason Pompeii is important to historians today.
What is it preserved Roman life exactly as it was?
Fun Fact: Buildings, food, and even graffiti have been discovered.
This was one of the highest political positions in Rome, with two leaders serving at once.
What is a consul?
Non-citizens who served in the Roman army were often rewarded with this after completing their service.
What is Roman citizenship?
Fun Fact: This helped Rome expand loyalty across its empire.
This idea of dividing government power among different groups helped prevent any one person from becoming too powerful.
What is the separation of powers?
Fun Fact: This idea later influenced modern democracies like Canada and the United States.
This was one major factor that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire.
What is invasions, political instability, or economic problems?
Rome’s system of alliances helped it expand because it allowed conquered people to do this.
What is remain partly independent while supporting Rome? Or, What is to be allowed to become apart of Roman society?
This political system guided the order in which Roman officials moved through positions of power.
What is the Cursus Honorum?