Vocabulary
What does "Pax Romana" mean
What shape and style of building is most closely associated with Rome
Arches
Who was the Punic Wars against. (Rome vs _____)
Carthage
On what River is Rome located
The Tiber River
What was the relaxing pool area called that people could use?
Public Baths
What does "Checks and Balances" mean
The division of power between different areas of government, so that one does not get too powerful
What was a form of technology that made traveling around Rome more convenient and easier
Roads
What area of land was gained by Rome in the FIRST punic war
Sicily
What large area of land is Rome located near? (hint: A Sea)
The Mediterranean Sea
Name one thing that people did for fun/entertainment
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Who were the "patricians"
The rich and powerful people of the community
What was a form of technology that made carrying water from the countryside to the city easier
Aqueducts
What area of land was gained by Carthage in the SECOND punic war?
Spain
What language is mostly spoken in Rome
Latin
Why was Julius Caesar so well liked by the lower class?
He provided more jobs for them
Who were known as the "consuls"
The 2 most important people in power in the government
What is the name of the theatre-like structure where people viewed gladiator battles
The Colisseum
What area of land did Rome gain in the THIRD punic war
All of Carthage
What religion did Constantine bring to Rome
Christianity
What was the most probable cause of the decline or fall of Rome
Civil wars between themselves
What is the "Roman Assembly"
A group that protected the rights of the lower class
What was the name of the area in the city with many buildings and where people often gathered
The Forum
What "out of the ordinary" animal did Carthage use in their battles
Elephants
Rome was located on what type of geographical feature
A peninsula
What was one major difference between the rich and the poor?
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