Roman Legends/Religion
What were the names of the twins that are given credit for founding Rome.
Romulus and Remus
This is the lowest group on the Roman Social pyramid. It consists of 2 groups of people.
Women and Slaves
Italy is surrounded on three sides by bodies of water. What is this land feature called?
A peninsula.
This is the title given to each of the 2 members that head the Roman Republican government, that are elected each year.
Consul
What achievement allowed the Romans to build cities in areas where there wasn't access to fresh water?
Aqueducts
In the Roman Pagan religion, this is the name given to the Roman version of "Zeus"
Jupiter
Rich Landowners were members of this social class:
Patricians.
Name 2 of the 4 seas that surround the Italian peninsula and provide Maritime trade routes for Romans:
What is the title given to the political leader of the plebs. This position gave the Plebs a voice in government.
Tribune.
This is a Roman achievement not because they invented it, but because they made it WAY better.
Hint: It helped with travel and trade
Roads
Who was the first king of Rome?
Romulus
If you were a craftsman, merchant, or artisan, you were a member of this Roman social class.
Plebian
Rome is protected from enemies by this massive barrier in the north of the Italian Peninsula
Alps Mountains
Rome began with 5 "Good kings" and a monarchy, however after having some "bad" kings, Rome vowed to change their government. What type of government did Rome adapt to?
Republic
This achievement from Rome allowed their structures to be built strong, and to last centuries.
Who is the Roman Emperor that spread Christianity and made being a Christian not only legal, but the majority religion.
Constantine
This "class" of Roman was given a name once some Plebians became successful businessmen and had more money than even some Patricians. These people were wealthy enough to own horses.
Equestrians.
This mountain range runs through the middle of the Italian Peninsula, and makes trade and movement difficult
Apennines Mountains
This is the government body in Rome made up of 200 people, whose job it was to propose new laws.
The Senate.
This is the language spoken and spread by Romans
Latin
Romulus is given credit for founding Rome, but Aeneas was the founder of the Roman Race. From what city did Aeneas escape to land on the Italian Peninsula?
Troy.
The Senate is made entirely from this class of people
The Patricians
Rome has a distinct physical feature that is often associated with it. In fact Rome was called the city of 7 _________________
Hills
This is the name given to the laws that were written down in Rome, so all people would know the laws as well as their punishments for breaking them.
The 12 tables
This famous Roman design style can be seen in aqueducts windows and doorways.
The Arch