A Roman general who became the Republic's dictator in 45 B.C.
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
The former center of both the ancient Roman Republic and the Roman empire, capital of present day Italy
What is Rome?
100
An armed conflict between two groups within a country
What is a civil war?
100
The law making body and most powerful branch of government in ancient Rome’s Republic
What is the Senate?
200
A historian of the Roman Republic who wrote about the struggle between plebeians and patricians of Rome
Who is Livy?
200
An ancient region and Roman province that included most of present day France.
What is Gaul?
200
A ruler who has absolute power
What is a dictator?
200
A high atched structure built to carry water over long distances.
What is an aquaduct?
300
Ruler of the Egyptian government in Alexandria who backed Caesar in the civil war he waged from 49 to 45 B.C.
Who is Cleopatra?
300
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place.
What is a colosseum?
300
A period of peace for the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus in about 27 B.C. and lasted about 200 years
What is the Pax Romana?
300
A periodic count of people living in a country, state, or other region
What is a census?
400
First Roman emperor; won the civil war following Julius Caesar's assassination and went on to unify the empire and establish the Pac Romana. (Hint: the month of August is named after him.)
Who is Augustus?
400
A large, domed temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddesses.
What is a Pantheon?
400
A common farmer, trader, or craft worker in ancient Rome.
What is a Plebian?
400
A Roman athlete, usually a slave, or prisoner of war who was forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of the public.
What is a gladiator?
500
Legendary Founders of Rome brought up by wolves, who after being found helped grandfather become king.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
500
An ancient city in southwestern Italy that was burried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
What is Pompeii?
500
a member of the noble families, who controlled all power in the early years of the Roman Republic?
What is a Patrician?
500
The earliest written collection of Roman laws, drawn up by patricians about 450 BC that became the foundation of law