Roman geography
what 2 groups of mountains protected Rome from invasion?
Alps and the Apennines.
Why thrown in river?
Rheas was pregnant and wasn't supposed to be so uncle told her to throw the babies in Tiber river.
who is Jupiter?
Jupiter was the king of the gods and god of thunder and lighting.
what are the job of the two consuls?
Administrators and Military.
what are gladiators?
men trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.
What is the name of the river that goes through Rome?
Tiber River.
Who order Romulus and Remus to be kidnapped and tried to drown them in the Tiber River?
Their uncle King Amulius.
who is Juno?
protector of Rome Juno was the equivalent of the Greek goddess Hera.
who elects the members of Assembly?
Romans from the plebeian class.
what do Gladiators used to protect themselves?
weapons.
what kind of climate in Rome helped the people?
winters.
What animal found the twin boys on a basket in the Tiber River?
A Wolf.
who is Mars?
Mars was the god of war.
who are the members of the senate?
patrician or wealthy class landowners.
where did Gladiators trained?
In special schools.
where was the city of Rome Bulit?
on seven hills.
what was the animals name that found the babies?
Lupa the wolf.
who is Mercury?
the messenger god.
how many men make up a legion unit?
3,000-6,000 men.
what was gladiator armor mostly designed to look like?
look good and offer protection.
what makes the Po and Tiber river valleys suited for agriculture?
Rich volcanic soil.
what is the name of the shepherd?
Faustulus.
who is Neptune?
He was the god of the sea.
what passed all the laws and collect all the taxes?
the senate.
if they survived from battles what were done to them?
they free to live normal lives.