Daily Life
True or False: Some Romans lived in apartment buildings
True
Rome was situated on what peninsula?
Italian
What were the three main branches of the Roman republic?
Senate, Assembly, and Consuls
After they rose up against the last Roman King what new government did the Romans create?
Republic or Democracy
Where did romans go to relax in polls of warm water?
Bathhouse
What was a Colosseum?
A massive Roman amphitheater used for gladiator fights, and public entertainment.
What river flowed through Rome?
Tiber River
Which emperor was cruel in was said to have burned down part of the city of Rome?
Nero
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What was the name of the Roman city buried under a volcano?
Pompei
Who were Patricians?
Wealthy Landowners
Eventually Rome would control virtually everything bordering what sea?
Mediterranean Sea
The assassination of Julius Caesar led Rome into a period of what?
Civil War
What were the “Twelve Tables”?
Set of laws written on twelve tablets and displayed in the Roman forum.
What was the "Pax Romana"?
A time of relative peace and prosperity in Rome.
Who were Plebeians?
Common Citizens
Name on of the mountain ranges in Rome
Alps & Appennine Mountains
Which emperor made Christianity the established religion of the Roman Empire?
Constantine
What was the one problem that arose in the republic that made leaders fearful of a revolt?
The Rich were getting richer & violence would erupt between rich and poor.
What were aqueducts?
Stone channels that carried water
What did the Romans build to give their legions an easy path to travel quickly?
Roads and Bridges
The city of Rome was established among what became known as the _______ Hills of Rome.
Seven
Who called on Rome to make it a better place and stop rioting?
Cicero
Who lead a slave revolt
Spartacus
Fertile plans in the north of Italy supported what?
Farming/agriculture