Rome 1
The river along which Rome was established.
What is the Tiber River?
This is the wealthy, elite social class in Rome.
What is patrician?
These were the wars between Rome and Carthage from 264-146 BC.
What were the Punic Wars?
During times of crisis or war, one of the two leaders of the senate could be appointed as this ruler who has absolute power. Cincinnatus was appointed this and he nobly stepped down when the crisis was over.
Dictator
This is the modern day name of what the Romans called Gaul.
What is France?
The myth of these two brothers explains the founding of Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
This is the common social class in Rome, which included farmers, craftsmen, and soldiers.
What is plebeian?
The General from Carthage who invaded and terrorized Rome with War Elephants during the Punic Wars
Hannibal
This famous Roman conquered Gaul, brought an army to Rome, was declared dictator for life and was assassinated by the Senate in 44 BCE.
Julius Caesar
This person spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire by setting up churches.
Apostle Paul
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A group of 300 members who proposed laws, served lifetime terms and nominated consuls.
Senate
One problem with the Roman Republic was the gap between the rich and poor. The poor and slaves revolted. Who led a slave rebellion with 70,000 slaves against Rome?
Spartacus
After defeating Ptolemy’s army, Caesar eventually makes which figure the ruling Pharoah?
Cleopatra
What did the Edict of Thessalonica do?
Made Christianity official religion of Rome
In this type of government, leaders are voted into office to represent the people.
What is a republic?
The Roman written law code that established the idea that citizens had protections under the law.
The Twelve Tables
Group of three rulers who share power (Caesar, Crassus, Pompey was the first)
Triumvirate
_________ was the First Emperor of Rome.
Octavian
Two hundred years of Roman Peace that ended in 180 CE
Pax Romana
Two officials who preside over the Roman Senate. They served one year terms an one was chosen as dictator during a time of war.
Consuls
Brothers who wanted to give land to the poor and were killed by the Roman Senate
Gracchus
Caesar committed treason and started a civil war when he crossed this river with his army.
Rubicon
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Attempted to stabilize the empire by dividing it into two empires, The Roman West and the Byzantine East
Fixed prices to maintain the economy
All must follow their father's job.
Which Roman Emperor is described above?
Diocletian
Uncivilized outsiders of Rome who invaded the Roman Empire and contributed to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire
Barbarians