Punic Wars
Rome's first area of expansion was this island conquered during the 1st Punic War
Sicily
What is the name of the river that runs through Rome?
Tiber River
When Caesar returns to Rome after a successful military campaign, defeating the barbarians in Gaul and his political rivals like Pompey, the people give him what title?
"Dictator for Life"
Who was the Roman Emperor that started the 200 year Pax Romana?
Caesar Augustus/ Octavion
This amphitheater can house up to 80,000 fans to watch Gladiator fights.
The Colosseum
Carthage was located in what continent?
Africa
How many hills make up the city of Rome?
7
This is the place where Julius Caesar was murdered.
the Senate
Which "bad" Emperor would set Christians against wild beasts in the arena at the coliseum?
Nero
This is the best preserved building from Ancient Rome, built by Hadrian in 126 CE.
The Pantheon
What body of water did the Romans and Carthaginians share?
Mediterranean Sea
These twin boys are said to be the founders of Rome after being raised by a she- wolf.
Who are Romulus and Remus
This phrase was the final warning by a soothsayer to Julius Caesar before his murder.
"Beware the Ides of March"
This Roman Emperor enlarged the empire to its greatest size.
Trajan
Constantine relocated the capital of the Roman Empire to this city:
Constantinople
Through which mountain range did Hannibal's army have to travel with elephants to get to Rome?
The Alps
This hero from the Greek Trojan War is said to have founded the city of Rome.
Aeneas
After Caesar's death, these two leaders battled in a civil war to see who would be Rome's next leader.
"Marc Antony and Octavian"
The persecutions against Christians ended with which emperor?
Constantine
Julius Caesar successfully defeated this country, now known as France and Belgium?
Gaul
Carthage was officially destroyed during the 3rd Punic War when the Romans did this
Spread salt on their fields
This man served as a successful example of a true Roman dictator
Cincinnatus
This is a famous saying by Julius Caesar which describes his disbelief that his friend Brutus would betray him.
Et tu Brute'
means.... Brutus, you too?
This emperor ordered his troops to plunder and attack the sea before finally retreating.
Caligula
After the split of Rome into two halves, the Eastern Roman Empire known as:
the Byzantine Empire.