Geography & Early Rome
According to Roman myth, these twin brothers were nursed by a wolf, and went on to found Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
The citizens who could wear a white toga.
Which social class would a gladiator usually be. (Patrician, Plebeian, Enslaved person)
What is enslaved person
This Latin root word means "tooth" and forms the basis of English words like dentist and dentures.
What is Dent?
The title of the ruler of Rome.
What is the Emperor?
This elite aristocracy claimed descent from Rome's original founding families and held early political dominance.
Who are the Patricians?
These massive stone arched bridges transported millions of gallons of fresh water across long distances into Roman cities.
What are aqueducts?
Making up the majority of Rome's population, this working class included farmers, craftspeople, and merchants.
Who are the Plebeians?
Rome grew to power on this boot-shaped peninsula in the central Mediterranean Sea.
What is the Italian Peninsula?
It is a legislative body, giving a group of men direct political influence over lawmaking and state decisions.
What is Senate?
Roman soldiers (legionaries) had to serve how many years of service.
What is 25 years!
This river provided Rome with fresh water, trade routes, and natural defense from sea raids.
What is the Tiber River?
Neither noble birth nor high wealth granted women this fundamental political status.
What is voting citizenship / political franchise?
Everyday working-class Romans like Lucius wore this practical, shorter garment suitable for daily labor.
What is a tunic?