Geography
What was the impact of the Tiber River?
Fresh water and transportation.
What does it mean that the early Romans were "polytheistic".
It means they believed in and worshipped many gods, rather than just one.
Which language did the Romans speak?
Latin.
What type of government did Rome have after kicking out the kings?
A Republic
What was the main economic activity in Ancient Rome?
Agriculture
On which continent is the city of Rome located?
Europe.
Who was the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology?
Venus.
What is one major engineering achievement still used for transport today?
Roads.
What were the 12 Tables?
Rome's first written laws, posted publicly.
Who was at the very top of the Roman social structure?
The Emperor
What role did the Seven Hills play in the early history of Rome?
The Seven Hills allowed for easy defense against attackers.
Were Christians initially allowed to worship freely in Rome?
No, they were heavily persecuted in the early empire, often accused of treason for refusing to worship the emperor.
What was the "dole" in Roman society?
A form of social welfare providing free grain to poor citizens.
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesa
What was the main source of wealth taxation during the Republic?
Land ownership
What role did the Tyrrhenian Sea play in Roman expansion
Crucial for control of trade routes to the west.
Which Emperor made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire?
Theodosius I.
What role did the Roman military play in engineering achievements?
Soldiers were often trained as engineers, constructing bridges, camps, and roads in addition to fighting.
What is the Pax Romana?
A long period of peace and prosperity starting with Augustus.
What was the paterfamilias?
The head of the Roman family
What two mountain ranges provided significant natural barriers for the Italian Peninsula, and how did they differ in function?
The Alps & Apennines.
Who was the goddess of animals on the farm?
Pales.
Explain the strategic purpose of Roman roads?
Rapid military deployment.
Which emperor split the Roman Empire into two parts?
Diocletian.
Explain how the Roman expansion was similar to a 'Ponzi scheme'
The economy heavily relied on stealing land