Public Figures
This emperor helped Christianity spread by making it legal in the Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine?
This architectural feature allowed Romans to build stronger bridges and buildings by spreading out weight.
What are arches?
Romans called this sea “Our Sea” because they controlled all the land around it.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This set of laws was written down so all Roman citizens could know their rights.
What is the Twelve Tables?
These events were held in the Circus Maximus.
What are chariot races?
This emperor tried to fix Rome’s problems by dividing the empire into two parts.
Who is Diocletian?
This material allowed Romans to build long-lasting structures like the Pantheon.
What is concrete?
ontrolling land on three continents shows how large Rome became—Europe, Africa, and this one.
What is Asia?
This idea in Roman law means a person gets a trial and not convicted right away.
What is innocent until proven guilty?
Gladiators often fought each other or these.
What are animals?
This Roman general defeated Hannibal, helping Rome win the Second Punic War.
Who is Scipio Africanus?
This material was stopped from being used in some Roman houses due to Fires.
What is Wood
This is the name of the island North of Carthage.
What is Sicily?
Roman law influenced many modern legal systems, including this country's system.
What is the United States?
This type of event kept citizens happy but distracted them from problems.
What is public entertainment (bread and circuses)?
This emperor moved the capital to a new city, showing the shift of power to the Eastern Empire.
Who is Constantine?
This famous Roman building shows their skill with domes and still stands today.(Not to be confused with its Greek counter)
What is the Pantheon?
This natural barrier helped protect Rome from northern invaders.
What are the Alps Mountains?
These laws applied specifically to Roman citizens, not foreigners.
What is civil law?
These free handouts of food helped prevent riots in Rome.
What is bread?
This emperor strengthened Rome’s borders by building a wall in Britain to keep out invaders.
Who is Hadrian?
Romans traded goods like olive oil, grain, and this popular drink made from grapes.
What is wine?
his happened when the army became less disciplined and loyal.
What is military decline?
This type of law was created to deal fairly with non-citizens and conquered people.
What is the law of nations?
Entertainment was important because it helped emperors maintain this over the people.
What is control/power?