Romans rebelled from their Etruscan king and formed this type of government where citizens vote for their leaders.
What is a republic.
100
Both these groups had the right to vote, payed taxes and served in the army. But only one group of people got to serve as government officials.
What is patricians and plebeians.
100
These human-made channels brought water from the hills around Rome down towards the city, where it was then pumped into wealthy homes.
What are aqueducts.
100
People gathered at this central location in town where people would purchase goods or debate politics.
What is a Forum.
200
Rome was the earliest city in Italy. Its site was selected because of two features that made it difficult to attack.
What is Rome was built 15 miles up the Tiber River and on the Seven Hills.
200
These sets of laws, carved on bronze tablets, were displayed at the Forum, and played a role in the creation of our U.S. Constitution.
What are the Twelve Tables.
200
Crassus, Pompey and Caesar formed this type of government power share for the first time in the Roman Republic. It didn't last very long, as people in power don't always "play well with others".
What is a triumvirate.
200
Soon after defeating the Second Triumvirate, Octavian changes his named to the "revered one".
What is the name Augustus.
200
In order to get their minds off of daily life during the Empire, people were given cheap food and entertainment. This was known as:
What is "bread and circuses".
300
These types of smaller groups within the Roman army were made up of 6,000 men. Each had its own standard so that soldiers could stay with his unit.
What is a legion.
300
These jobs were an important part of the government. They interpreted laws and acted as judges in court cases. (Much like our U.S. Supreme Court today!)
What is a praetor.
300
These two figures get most of the credit as members of the Senate who stabbed Caesar underneath a statue of Pompey on the Ides of March. Et tu, Brute?
Who are Brutus and Cassius.
300
This 200 year of peace and prosperity is called
What is Pax Romana.
400
This group of people who were native to the Italian peninsula were skilled metalworkers and miners. They played a major influence in the development of Rome.
Who are the Etruscans.
400
Romans were no match for the Carthaginians during the First Punic War. What did they have to build in order to compete with them? (Hint: they found a Carthaginian one and copied it!)
What is a fleet of ships / navy.
500
Roman civilization was influenced by these five Greek features.
What is farming (growing olives and grapes), architecture, sculpture, literature, and the adoption of the alphabet.
500
The Roman Senate was a group of 300 men who performed these two important tasks.
What are propose the laws and debate on important issues.