SPQR-tacular
(General Roman government and society questions)
(General Roman government and society questions)
What is the step-by-step path of government jobs that Roman politicians followed to rise in power?
(answer in both English and Latin)
The Cursus Honorum (The Course of Honor)
What is the Pax Romana, and who established it?
Roman Peace. Augustus (the 1st emperor) established it
The Romans believe that they took the Greeks gods and ____ ____ ______.
made them better
How did Romulus and Remus decide where to put their empire-to-be and what to name it?
"When I say Diocletian, what should be the first thing that pops into your mind?"
-Mrs. Schneider
"Tetrarchy!!"
What laws where carved into bronze tablets and publicly displayed in the Roman Forum?
Twelve Tables. This was one of the first times that laws were accessible to Roman citizens, who could see and know them.
What was Ceaser Augustus' favorite saying?
(in both English and Latin)
"Make haste slowly" ~English
"Festina Lente" ~Latin
Where are the "House Gods" found in a common Roman household?
In a Lararia
Durning his infamous assassination, how many was Julius Caesar stabbed?
Julius Caesar was stabbed approximately 23 times.
However, (according to ancient sources like Suetonius) a physician later examined his body and noted only one woundwas fatal. Despite the number of stab wounds, many may have been superficial.
How long did Diocletian reign?
21 years (284-305 AD)
What was The First Triumvirate?
When Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus formed an informal power-sharing agreement that profoundly impacted Roman politics.
How do you say "Oh the times, oh the customs" in Latin?
O tempora, o mores
What is the Roman god of beginnings, endings, and transitions, often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions?
Janus
What was Rome's first war?
Did they win?
What started this war?
The Sabine War. This was Rome's first war and its first victory. This war was started because Romulus invited the Sabine leaders (and their wives) to a banquet. During this party Romulus motioned for soldiers to seize their wives and take them captive.
Who was the emperor before Diocletian?
Carinus (283-285 AD)
What were Vestal Virgins?
Vestal Virgins were priestesses of the goddess Vesta who served for 30 years, kept the sacred fire burning, and were highly respected in Roman society.
What did Julius Caeser say when he crossed the Rubicon?
(In Latin and English)
"Alea iacta est" ~Latin
"the die is cast" ~English
Which Roman lovers are the inspiration for the story of Romeo and Juliet?
Pyramus and Thisbe
What event is considered to be the end of the Roman Republic?
When Octavian took control of Rome and set up the system where emperors ruled instead of elected leaders
Which city did Diocletian choose as his official capital, and why was it strategically important?
Nicomedia. He strategically selected this city because it was a good base for defending against invasions from the Balkans and Persia's Sassanids.
Who was the emperor what Jesus Christ was crusified?
Jesus was born under Emperor Augustus and crucified under Emperor Tiberius.
what does "Veni, Vidi, Vici" mean?
I came, I saw, I conquered
In the Roman myth of Romulus and Remus, what is the name of the mother of the twins?
Rhea Silvia
Who were the emperors in the Year of the 4 Emperors? Who lasted the longest?
Galba (68-69 AD), Otho (January-April 69 AD), Aulus Vitellius (July-December 69 AD), Vespasian (69-79 AD)
Vespasian lasted the longest (he ruled for 10 years)
What did Diocletian call the people who were leaders in the Tetrarchy?
2 of the leaders were called Augusti, and the other 2 were called Caesars.