A person in the ancient Roman republic appointed to rule in times of emergency, with all the powers of a king
What is a Dictator
100
This man was the leader of Rome when it had a fire that ruined much of the city
Who is Nero
100
These were soldiers from other countries who were paid to fight for Rome
Who are Mercenaries
100
This group of people lived very differently in Rome than in many other civilizations
Who are Slaves
100
These were the only people allowed to register for the census
Who are Men
200
A unit of an empire, similar to a state
What is a Province
200
This leader began as a fair ruler, but became a Dictator who was assassinated by members of the Senate
Who is Julius Caesar
200
This is an economic situation where more money is made, but the money has less value and creates economic problems
What is Inflation
200
This religion spread through Rome and created a conflict with the believers of the traditional Roman religion
What is Christianity
200
These people worked for 25 years and were not allowed to marry or have a family until their term was over
Who are Roman soldiers
300
A large amphitheater built in Rome. The site of contests and combats
What is the Colosseum
300
When this ruler came to power, it was during a time of peace and stability, and is considered one of Rome's greatest leaders
Who is Augustus
300
This group of tribes began to invade Rome from the north, and included the Franks, Vandals, and Visitgoths
Who are the Germanic Tribes
300
These people had the most authority in Roman households
Who are the men (paterfamilias)
300
Two examples of Roman architecture
What are arches and columns
400
A structure that carries water over long distances
What is an Aqueduct
400
This leader believed that God was working through him, and helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire
Who is Constantine
400
This Empire was created by Constantine and included the Eastern part of Rome, and continued a successful period after Rome fell apart
What is the Byzantine Empire
400
People would go to arenas to see these fighters battle against each other, and even animals such as tigers and lions
Who are Gladiators
400
This group of people was elected by the people and made decisions for Rome
What is the Roman Senate
500
An official count of people living in a certain area
What is the Census
500
This ruler took over for his father Marcus Aurelius, and was considered one major reason why the Roman empire began to crumble
Who is Commodus
500
This man divided the Roman empire into two parts: the East and the West, and tried to remove all Christians from Rome by imprisoning them, outlawing Christian services, and putting many believers to death
Who is Diocletian
500
The main reason to register for the census
What is being counted as a citizen so you could vote