Founding & Geography
According to legend, these twin brothers founded Rome in 753 B.C.E?
Romulus and Remus
The language spoken by the Romans which is the root of many modern languages
Latin
He was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E
Julius Caesar
This governing body of Rome was made up of 300 members mostly from the patrician class
The Senate
This river flows through Rome and connects it to the Mediterranean Sea
Tibber river
These massive structures transported fresh water into Roman cities
aqueducts
These were the three famous wars fought between Rome and Carthage
Punic Wars
These were the two highest elected officials in the Roman Republic who served one-year terms
Consuls
This Italian peninsula extends into this sea which was the heart of the Roman Empire
Mediterranean Sea
The formal robe worn by Roman citizens
toga
This Carthaginian leader famously invaded Italy with war elephants
Hannibal
This term refers to the wealthy, upper-class landowners of Rome
Patricians
Rome is famously built on this many hills
seven hills
often brutal, form of entertainment in the Colosseum
gladiatorial games
He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors," known for his philosophical writing
Marcus Aurelius
This lower class of Roman citizens, including farmers and artisans finally gained power through the Lycian Sextian laws
Plebeians
The northern invaders who took over Rome from its early Latin founders
Etruscans
The only ancient Roman building that has remained in pristine condition
Pantheon
In 9 AD,this Roman general was lured into a deadly trap in the Teutoburg Forest by his trusted ally Arminius losing three legions and committing suicide
Publius Quinctilius Varus
This form of government where citizens elect leaders to represent them was established after the Romans overthrew the Etruscan monarchy.
Republic