Names
Who was the legendary founder of Rome?
Romulus
Who were the common people of Rome, distinct from the nobility and aristocracy?
Plebeians
written laws in Roman Republic
Twelve Tables
Land that is surrounded by water on three sides
peninsula
Which country commissioned the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the United States?
France
What was the name of the river upon which Rome was founded?
Tiber
300 men, in early Rome, it was only Roman patricians and later plebeians were added
Senate
What was the name of the conflict between Rome and Carthage that lasted for three wars?
The Punic Wars
What was the common language spoken in the Roman Republic?
Latin
What are the two outermost colors on the upper and lower ends of a rainbow?
Red and Violet
What is the name of the mountain range that forms the northern border of Italy?
The Alps
This person would be in power for 6 months max during emergencies or wars.
Dictator
Roman Government with 3 Parts
Tripartite
first kings of Rome
Etruscans
What is the largest land mammal?
African Elephant
What was the name of the famous city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
Pompeii
What was the title given to the elected officials who served as chief executives of the Roman Republic?
Consuls
what were the three groups of non-citizens?
women, slaves, provincials (people born outside of Rome but living in Rome)
Two groups that influenced Rome
Greeks and Etruscans
Who is Luke Skywalker's father?
Carthage = Hannibal
Rome = Scipio Africanus
magistrate
three things that the USA and the Roman Republic have in common
Varies
Senate, written laws, checks and balances, three parts of government, chief executive, citizen participation in politics, citizens electing the leader, "innocent until proven guilty" , Rule of Law (law applies equally to all citizens, regardless of social status)
three reasons for Rome to be wealthy and powerful
Where can you find the Colosseum?
(hint: City, Country)