Geography & Religion
The Roman empire entirely surrounded this body of water
Mediterranean Sea
famous example of Roman arch. & engin.; used for gladiator fights
Colosseum
Roman general who became dictator for life; was stabbed to death on Senate floor
Julius Caesar
Trade in Rome grew due to everyone using a common ____
currency
3 continents of Roman Empire
Europe, Africa, & Asia
building material that made Roman structures last
concrete
Roman dictators ruled for this long and during times of ____.
6 months; war
many Romans lived in crowded apartments in these areas
cities
Means "Roman Peace"; a time of peace & prosperity
Pax Romana
Romans "adopted" many of their gods from what culture?
Greek
Calendar that divided a year into 12 parts
Julian Calendar
wars fought between Rome & Carthage
Punic Wars
Not all spoke Latin & often kept their own customs in these areas
rural/countryside
this is another word for a representative democracy
republic
This person played a major role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman empire.
Paul the Apostle
Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, & Romanian
Romance Languages
Displayed in the Roman Forum; served as basis of Roman law & "fair" treatment of citizens
Law of 12 Tables
name for wealthy elites of Rome
Patricians
magistrates, Senate, & assemblies/tribunes
Roman Republic/Tripartite Government
This emperor made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire
Constantine
Form of writing used to poke fun at people or society
Satire
First emperor of Rome who started the Pax Romana
Augustus
name for common people of Rome
Plebeians
a series of arches used to support the roof of a building
vault