Mythology
The man who crafted wings in order that he and his son could fly away and escape Minos.
Who was Daedalus?
The mythical founder of Rome who was raised by wolves.
Who was Romulus?
The year in which the Roman Republic was founded.
What is 509 BC?
The term for the period of Rome that lasted from approximately 27 BC- 180 AD, and is characterized by prosperity.
What is Pax Romana?
Leader of the third and largest slave revolt against Rome.
Who is Spartacus?
Lovers who had to exchange messages through a crack in the wall due to their parent's rivalry.
Who are Pyramus and Thisbe?
The last king of Rome.
Who was Tarquinius Superbus?
The highest position of power in the Roman government.
What is a consul?
Emperor who adopted Nero as his heir and is said to have been poisoned by his own wife.
Who is Claudius?
River that Rome is on.
What is the Tiber river?
Turned into a spider by Minerva for punishment of bragging about her weaving skills.
Who is Arachne?
Who was Numa Pompilius?
Those in charge of public works and festivals.
What are Roman aediles?
The emperor, appointed by the Praetorian Guard, who was the first to invade Britain successfully in AD 43
Who was Claudius?
The number of people that comprised the Roman Empire at its peak.
What is 65-70 million?
The Ancient Roman temple dedicated to the major deities.
What is the Pantheon?
First Roman king of Etruscan birth.
Who was Lucius Tarquinius?
Representatives of the plebeian council and common people.
What are tribunes?
Emperor known for persecuting Christians, and using them as a scapegoat for a fire that decimated the city of Rome.
Who is Nero?
The most common praenomen in Ancient Rome.
What is Lucius?
Who was Sisyphus?
Once of the leaders in the revolution against the monarchy, and served as one of the first Roman consuls.
Who was Lucius Junius Brutus?
Earliest written legislation of Roman laws.
The twelve tables.
System instituted by Emperor Diocletian that divided the Roman Empire into four different ruling-zones.
Emperor who built wall in northern England.
Who is Emperor Hadrian?