Vocabulary
average weather in a specific area over a long period of time
climate
the capital city of the Roman civilization found about 700 BCE
Rome
The common people who had little political power
Plebeians
The river that flows next to Rome
Tiber River
a person trained to fight another person to the death for entertainment
gladiator
The name of the peninsula where Rome is located
Italian peninsula
The Romans borrowed religious ideas and gods from this group of people
The Greeks
The wealthy nobles who held all political power
Patricians
The sea that surrounds the Italian peninsula
Mediterranean Sea
a piece of land that is nearly surrounded by water and is connected to a larger landmass
peninsula
The mountains that sit on the spine of the Italian peninsula
Apennines
Greek and Roman writing are similar in many ways. Name one way they are similar
- Both have all capital letters
-Both are displayed as public carvings
The date of the Plebeian revolt
494 BC
The mountain range to the north of the Italian peninsula
Alps
a form of government in which representatives are elected to govern the people
Republic
Labelled on your map, the Italian peninsula is close to these two islands
Sicily and Sardinia
How was the winner of Etruscan gladiator matches rewarded?
Elected officials could stay in power for how long
1 year
This continent lies to the South of the Italian Peninsula
Africa
an underground irrigation system invented by the Etruscans
Cuniculus
The number of hills Rome was founded on
7
Having the characteristics of Roman art with a strong Greek influence
Greco Roman
The name of the famous dictator who returned to farming after his 6 months of service, a favorite of George Washington
Cincinnatus
Due to its mild rainy winters and warm dry summers Romans grew these crops
100 points for every correct crop
olives, grapes, grains, citrus fruits, grapes