The Republic
The name given to common citizens in Rome.
What are Plebeians?
The romance languages of medieval Europe are all based on this.
What is Latin?
This man stabbed Julias Caesar in the back delivering the final death blow.
Who was Brutus? "e tu Brutus?"
This Roman emperor was known for being quite stoic.
Who was Marcus Aurelius?
The Romans built these out of stone and concrete to bring water to the city.
What were Aqueducts?
This group, made up largely of elite citizens, advised leaders and controlled finances and foreign policy
What was the Senate?
This area became crucial to the success of Rome due to the fact it produced up to 1/3 of the grain needed to feed all the citizens.
What was Egypt / Nile River Valley?
This battle was the final straw for Rome as the Goths crushed the Roman army and killed Emperor Valens.
What was the Battle of Adrianople?
This slave led the largest revolt in Roman history.
Who was Spartacus?
This massive structure was built with concrete for entertainment and sports in the city of Rome.
What was the Colosseum?
In times of chaos, the Roman Republic could create this on a temporary basis to restore order.
What is a dictator?
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This best describes the Empire with a common language, common currency, common law, common culture, and stability throughout the land.
What is Pax Romana?
Rome won what has become known as the "Punic Wars" against this city state.
What was Carthage?
While in battle he had a vision that he would win if he fought under this symbol: ♰
He later became Emperor and his legacy would dominate western culture for the next 1700 years.
Who was Constantine?
The Roman Colosseum could actually be flooded for this purpose.
What was to stage reenactments of naval battles?
These were publicly displayed laws so everyone knew their rights. This reduced corruption and became the foundation of Roman law—and later Western legal systems
What were the Twelve Tables?
These peripheral areas were very important sources of tax money, food, and soldiers.
What are Roman provinces?
The destruction of Rome was carried out in 410 AD by this tribal group.
Who are the Vandals?
He crossed the Rubicon River, forced the Republic's hand, and eventually became Emperor of Rome. He was later murdered by his friends.
Who was Julius Caesar?
Roman generals earned the loyatly of their troops by giving them land for service. What impact did this have 1200 years latter on the US Constitution?
Military swears an oath to the US Constitution while management of the Military is shared by the President and Congress.
These led the government so no single leader could dominate
What were the Two Consuls?
These brothers are said to have founded the city of Rome.
Who were Romulus and Remus?
This Roman Emperor was the most vile of humans. He reigned for 4 years committing heinous crimes against the people. He was eventually murdered at age 28 by the military and stuffed into an undisclosed hole in the ground. His wife and daughter would also be assassinated. He was known by the nickname "Little Boots".
Who was Caligula?
He warned his readers against the destructive force of anger. The Roman Emperor Nero would later make him commit suicide.
Who was Seneca?
He is remembered as Rome's most celebrated historian.
Who was Tacitus?