Architecture
Where is the Colosseum located?
Rome, Italy.
What peninsula was Rome founded on?
the Italian peninsula
What is Zeus' Roman name?
Jupiter
A government ruled by a king or queen is called a ___________
monarchy
What is a merchant?
a person who buys and sells goods
How many people did the Colosseum hold?
50,000 people
What were the steep mountains that form Italy's northern border?
The Alps
Who rules a monarchy?
Kings, Queens, and/or Monarchs
What is the Greek word for "government by the people" (including all social classes)
democracy
What was the name of the loose clothing worn by Roman citizens?
toga(s)
TRUE or FALSE:
The Roman Forum was a commerical center.
TRUE
Where is the Italian peninsula located?
In the continent of Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea.
What are wealthy Romans called?
Patricians
What is a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders?
republic
What does a philosopher do?
Study knowledge
The Pantheon was a _________.
temple
What river was Rome built along?
The Tiber River
Who led Roman slaves in an uprising against their masters?
Spartacus
What is an elected leader with absolute power?
dictator
What were the lower class of citizens (commoners) refered to as?
plebeians
What was the name of the largest gladiator arena in ancient Rome?
Circus Maximus
Rome was a civilization of _(how many?)_ hills along the Tiber River.
7 hills
Who led the Romans to victory as a dictator, then gave up his power early and returned to his farm?
Cincinnatus
What is the Roman Forum?
The place where laws are kept. Citizens gathered there for government business and trade.
How many people could the Circus Maximus seat?
250,000 people