This Roman astronomer and mathematician created the geocentric theory which was the belief that the earth was the center of the solar system.
Ptolemy
This is the Roman stadium that was used for such events as gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights.
Colosseum
An economic reform during the Pax Romana was the development of a uniform this, which helped to expand trade throughout the empire.
currency/money system
This was the main language of the Romans and was considered the language of learning in Europe for thousands of years.
Latin
Who is the Roman king of the gods and god of the sky?
Jupiter
This man served as a general under Julius Caesar, and, along with Cleopatra, his forces were later defeated by Octavian at the Battle of Actium.
Marc Antony
This Roman temple which was dedicated to all gods was famous for its massive dome.
Social reforms during the Pax Romana included returned stability to social classes and an increased emphasis on what?
family values
This historian wrote about great Roman heroes and the rise and fall of Roman power.
Livy
This god of the sun, poetry, and music has the same name in Greek and Roman religion.
Apollo
This poet, influenced by the writings of Homer, wrote the Aeneid about the difficulties faced by Aeneas in his quest to found the Roman civilization.
Virgil
Romans visited these for entertainment, healing, and to get clean.
public baths
The development of this throughout the Roman empire allowed for military transport as well as safe travel and trade.
road system
The principles of natural rights and "innocent until proven guilty" appeared as part of what Roman law code?
12 Tables
Julius Caesar claimed to be a descendant of this Roman goddess of love.
Venus
This member of the First Triumvirate was a brilliant general who led his army into Rome and took over, ruling as dictator for life.
Julius Caesar
These man-made conduits were constructed by Romans to carry water into their cities.
aqueducts
This term best describes the Roman system that allowed individuals to earn government positions based on merit.
civil service system
The writings of which Greek physician formed the basis of Roman medicine?
Hippocrates
Who is the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt?
Diana
This leader was a member of the Second Triumvirate and was Rome's first emperor. He ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of peace and prosperity.
Augustus
This engineering discovery made it possible to construct buildings, bridges, and aqueducts that were able to bear heavy loads.
arch
What does the term Pax Romana mean?
Roman Peace
What were three developments in Roman architecture that could be seen in the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and roads?
arches, domes, and concrete
Who is the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts?
Minerva