Roman Republic
What was the system of government in Rome called when it was governed by elected officials and assemblies, before the empire?
Roman Republic
Who became the first emperor of Rome in 27 BCE, marking the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire?
Who is the central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and was crucified under Roman rule?
Jesus Christ
While the Western Roman Empire ultimately collapsed, the thriving Eastern half survived for another 1,000 years. History books call this portion of the Empire this..
Byzantine Empire
What country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
France (Paris)
Which social class in Rome consisted of wealthy landowners who held most of the political power during the Republic?
patricians
Which Roman general famously crossed the Rubicon in 49 BCE, declaring “the die is cast,” thereby initiating a civil war and ending the Republic?
Julius Caesar
In what region did Christianity originate in the 1st century CE?
Judea
Name the Roman emperor who split the empire into Eastern and Western halves in 285 CE to make administration easier.
Diocletian
What 2000 film starring Russell Crowe features the line “Are you not entertained?” and takes place in ancient Rome?
Gladiator
Name the series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage (264-146 BCE) that were pivotal in establishing Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.
Punic Wars
What is the term for the 200-year period of relative peace, prosperity, and stability in the Roman Empire (roughly 27 BCE to 180 CE)
Pax Romana
Which apostle, formerly a persecutor of Christians, converted and became a major figure spreading Christianity to Gentiles (non-Jews)
Paul
Name one major internal weakness that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
over-expansion, heavy taxation, reliance on mercenary armies, political instability, economic collapse.
Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowls?
Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (6)
What 3 groups of people played pivotal roles in the early settlement of the Italian Peninsula?
Latins, Greeks, Etruscans
A by product of imperialism was wealthy generals and landowners establishing massive plantations called ________ that were maintained using slave labor
Latifundia
The emperor Constantine passed this doctrine, allowing Christians to practice their faith openly and freely
Edict of Milan (Nantes)
While the Western Roman Empire fell, the Eastern Roman Empire continued on. What was the capital of the Eastern Empire and what modern city is it today?
Constantinople, Istanbul
Which pop star is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
Madonna
The most powerful element of the Roman Republic was this governmental body of offcials?
Senate
Who was the 5th and final emperor of the Pax Romana Era?
Marcus Aurelius
To help structure and organize the church throughout the empire clergy were broken into ______ who worked within a specific Christian Community and ________ who oversaw a collection of these communities
Priests and Bishops
What Germanic tribe sacked Rome in 410 CE, a major symbolic event in the decline of the Western Empire?
Visigoths
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
The Bat