Mythology/Religion
God of the sky, most important god
Jupiter
First emperor, originally known as Octavian
Augustus
What peninsula is Rome located on?
Italian Peninsula
Rome fought this empire in the Punic Wars
Carthage
This type of durable building material was invented by Rome and is still used today.
Concrete
The god of the sea
Neptune
Emperor during the Great Fire of Rome
Nero
What body of water was essential to trade and travel?
Mediterranean Sea
Julius Caesar expanded the empire of Rome by conquering this region (modern day France)
Gaul
Names for both lower- and upper-class people in Rome
Plebians (lower class) Patricians (Upper class)
These brothers founded Rome
Romulus & Remus
Allied with Cleopatra, friends with Caesar
Mark Antony
These mountains provided protection to the North, but were famously crossed by Hannibal
Alps
After the third punic war, this place was destroyed by Rome
Carthage
This was the name of the racetrack that chariot races were held at
Circus Maximus
The god of war
Mars
Hannibal
This modern-day Italian island was essential to both Roman and Carthaginian trade
Sicily
Roman Empire reached it's greatest extent during the reign of this emperor
Trajan
How many times was Caesar stabbed?
23
The goddess of wisdom
Minerva
This alliance included Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus.
The First Triumvirate
This ancient amphitheater held many events, such as gladiatorial games
Colosseum
Name of the river that Caesar crossed, prompting civil war
Rubicon
Name for consul who assumed the power of dicator for only 16 days, before returning power to the Republic
Cincinnatus