Who was the Roman Empire's first emperor?
Augustus
Which type of art form was created during the Roman Empire?
mosaics
What Roman dictator was assassinated?
Julius Caesar
What are 3 inventions Rome is known for?
* Concrete
* Structures (buildings)
* aqueducts
* sewer system
In the Roman Republic, what were poor people called?
Plebeians
Name one country that was conquered by Rome
Several options
What were the fighters of the Colosseum called?
Gladiators
In the Roman Republic, what were the rich landowners called?
Patricians
Name two of Cleopatra's boyfriends/husband
What religious group did the Romans kill?
Christians
Name 2 ways you become a slave in Rome.
* you owed money
* you were a criminal
* you were conquered by the Roman military
When did the Roman Empire become divided into western and eastern empires?
395 AD