Roman
Geography and Culture
Geography and Culture
Rome is located in Italy. Italy is a _______________.
island or peninsula
peninsula
Ancient Rome was heavily influenced by ___________ gods and goddesses.
Greek or Spanish
Greek
Who were the poorer farmers and craftsman in the Roman republic?
Plebeians
Rome's professional soldiers were known as _________________.
legionaries
What was the Ides of March?
The day Julius Ceasar was assassinated.
Which famous river was Rome located next to?
Nile River or Tiber River?
Tiber River
The Roman names for the gods and goddesses resemble famous _________________.
stars or planets
planets
Who were the wealthy land owners in the Roman Republic?
Patricians
The purpose of the Punic Wars was for ____________.
land (Sicily)
Ancient Romans practiced ________________ but it was only practiced by wealthy patricians.
democracy
Which sea is Rome located next to?
Atlantic Sea or Mediterranean Sea?
Mediterranean Sea
What were the names of the twin brothers in the myth of the founding of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
patriarchy
Who were the Punic Wars fought between?
Rome and Carthage
Which famous military defeated the Romans in the Punic War and used elephants as a military tactic?
Hannibal
Ancient Romans mainly gathered in the Roman ____________. This was the main place for worship and social gatherings.
Forum
Romulus and Remus were raised by _______________.
wolves or humans?
wolves
How many branches of government did Ancient Rome have? Name them.
3; Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who could serve in the Roman army?
At first only men who could own property but eventually all men could serve in the Roman Army.
Who was this Roman general and statesman who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC.
Julius Ceasar
Where did the Romans build most of their buildings? Why?
On tall mountains/hills to keep intruders out?
Palentine or Aventine
Palentine Hill
Rome’s laws were carved into into ____________ tablets and displayed for all to see. These laws became known as the ________________ Tables.
bronze; 12
Name at least 3 of the armor (equipment) a Roman soldier wore.
bronze helmet, mail armor, a short sword, javelin, or oval shield
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Ceasar, Crassus, and Pompey