The Land of Italy
The Roman Republic
The Roman Empire
The Birth of Christianity
Rome and Byzantium
100
What is the mountain range that separates Italy from the rest of Europe?
The Alps
100
What was the new government the Romans created?
A republic
100
What is a dictator?
A ruler with complete power.
100
What was the religion for followers of Christ?
Christianity
100
Where did the invaders of Rome come from?
Germany
200
What is the river that goes by Rome?
The Tiber River
200
What were the two groups of citizens?
Plebians (poor) and the Patricians (rich)
200
What was the time of peace for Romans?
The Pax Romana
200
What were the stories Jesus told called?
Parables
200
Who split the empire in half?
Diocletian
300
What was the fertile plain Rome was located in?
Latium
300
What were the bronze tablets with the laws on them called?
The Twelve Tables
300
What was the name Octavian changed his name to?
Augustus
300
What is the word pope latin for?
Father
300
Who moved Rome's capital to Byzantium and what did they rename it?
Constantine, Constantinople
400
Name three crops Romans grew in Latium?
Beans, cabbage, lettuce, grapes, and wheat
400
What two people founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
400
What was two things they used the Colleseum for?
Gladiator fights, sea battles, executions, etc.
400
According to Jewish belief, what is the Messiah?
A leader who would be sent by God to guide the Jewish people and set up God's rule on Earth.
400
What religion did the Eastern Romans create or start?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
500
What is the mountain range that runs down the center of Italy?
The Appenine Mountains
500
What were the wars between Rome and Carthage called?
The Punic Wars
500
On what date was Julius Ceaser murdered?
March 15 (The Ides of March)
500
Who was the first pope?
Peter
500
Who was Justinian's wife?
Theodora
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