Social Studies 1
Which river was important to the founding and growth of Rome?
Tiber River
Who was named “dictator for life” before being assassinated?
Julius Caesar
Why did some Roman senators support the assassination of Julius Caesar?
They feared he had too much power
What is Mrs. Rosales favorite food?
Buldak Noodles
Rome is located on which landform?
Italian Peninsula
How did Rome’s location near the Mediterranean Sea help its economy?
It allowed Rome to trade easily with other regions
Which combination of factors MOST contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Political corruption, economic problems, and invasions
What is Mrs. Payne favorite thing?
Gnomes
Which mountain range helped protect ancient Rome from invasion?
Alps
Which Roman achievement helped move water over long distances to cities?
Aqueducts
List of two geographical features that helped ancient Rome grow and briefly describe each.
The Tiber River provided fresh water and helped with trade. The Italian Peninsula allowed Rome to trade and travel easily by sea
What is Ms. Anderson allergic too?
Chocolate
What type of government did the Roman Republic have?
Representative democracy
Which belief was part of Roman polytheistic religion?
There is only one God
Explain how Roman engineering or architecture helped Rome expand and control its empire.
Roman engineering helped the empire expand by building roads that allowed armies to travel quickly and aqueducts that brought water to cities, improving daily life and control.
What does Ms. Berry drink?
Red Bull
Which social class in Rome was made up of wealthy landowners and leaders?
Patricians
What was one major effect of the Pax Romana under Augustus Caesar?
Long-lasting peace and stability
Analyze ONE major cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Explain how this cause weakened the empire using evidence.
One major cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire was political corruption. Leaders focused on personal power instead of governing, which weakened the government and made Rome vulnerable to invasions
What does Mr. Lewis eat?
Protein shake, yogurt