Geography
What was Rome built on?
Hills and mountains
What religions are roman mythology based off of?
Greek
When did Rome start constructing streets?
around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BCE
When did Rome change from a monarchy to a republic? P
509 BCE
What was 10 to 20% of the population?
Slaves
Rome was known as what?
City of seven hills
What god was the honey cake threw in the fire for?
Satern
How long is Rome’s road network?
Over 400,000 km
What were the two classes in Rome? SS
The patricians and the plebeians
What was 90% of the population doing for work?
Farming
What river was it built on?
The Tiber river
Who were the animal sacrifices made for?
Mars
What was Rome’s first achievement?
Consolidation from a small village into a unified city-state
Who ended the republic in 27 BCE? P
Emperor Augustus
What were common imports and exports?
Olive oil, wine, pottery, and textiles
What did the Romans call the Mediterranean Basin?
Mare Nostrum (''Our Sea'')
What animal was most often sacrificed for the god Mars?
Bulls
When did Rome start monumental architecture?
1st centuries BC
What is the Patronage System? SS
A crucial, mutually beneficial relationship where a wealthier Patron offered protection and advice to a lower-ranked Client
What was the largest industry in the Roman Empire?
Mining and agriculture
When was the conquest of the Italian Peninsula?
509 to 264 BCE
Which Roman Emperor built a temple for themself with a gold statue of themself?
Emperor Caigula
When was the 365 day year established in Rome?
46 BC
What caused the rise of dictators? P
peaked during the late Republic 82–44 BCE
How did Romans pay for things?
They used a standard system of coins made from gold, silver, and bronze