Geography
This river flows through Rome and was central to its founding.
What is the Tiber river?
He was the king of the Roman gods and ruled from Mount Olympus.
Who is Jupiter?
The Romans built these structures to carry fresh water into cities.
What are aqueducts?
This type of government, where citizens elect leaders, was used before Rome became an empire.
What is a Republic?
The wealthy, land-owning upper class of Rome.
Who are the patricians?
These mountains to the north of Italy helped protect Rome from invasions.
What are the Alps?
She was the Roman goddess of love, often equated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Who is Venus?
The Colosseum was used for this type of violent entertainment.
What are gladiator fights?
This title was given to Roman officials who protected the rights of the plebeians.
What is a tribune?
The common people of Rome, who often worked as farmers, traders, and soldiers.
Who were the plebeians?
The Romans called the Mediterranean this, meaning "Our Sea" in Latin.
What is Mare Nostrum?
This group of priestesses maintained Rome’s sacred flame.
Who were the Vestal Virgins?
This legal code influenced modern law and stated that all citizens were equal under the law.
What are the 12 Tables?
He crossed the Rubicon River and declared himself dictator for life, ending the Republic.
Who was Julius Caesar?
These enslaved people often fought in deadly battles for entertainment.
Who are gladiators?
This North African city was Rome’s great rival in the Punic Wars.
What is Carthage?
This religion, originally persecuted in Rome, became the empire’s official faith three hundred years later.
What is Christianity?
This Roman building, still standing today, has a massive dome and was dedicated to all the gods.
What is the Pantheon?
This Roman emperor issued the Edict of Milan, granting religious tolerance to Christians.
Who was Constantine?
This term refers to a wealthy Roman who provided financial or political support to poorer clients.
What is a patron?
The Romans built this vast road network, because of this a famous saying was created.
What is "All roads lead to Rome"?
These pagan symbols became integrated into Christmas celebrations. Any one is allowed.
What is boughs of holly, evergreen, trees?
The Romans perfected this building material, allowing them to construct massive structures like the Colosseum.
What is concrete?
The Roman Empire was officially divided in half by this emperor in 285 CE.
Who was Diocletian?
This term describes the middle class business equivalent of a fast food restaurant.
What is a thermopolium?