Geography and Religion
For hundreds of years Romans worshiped 100s of gods? True or False
True
Rome had roads all throuought there empire? True or False
True
A war between groups in the same country
Civil War
Who had all the power in society?
The Emperor
A person trained to fight another person to the death for public entertainment
Gladiator
What River was located near Rome
Tiber
Ancient Rome built the ________ to host gladiator fights, chariot races, and navy battles.
Colosseum
A popular Roman politician and general who briefly became Rome's first emperor. Conquered Gaul (France) and later declared himself "ruler for life" over all the republic. Members of the senate felt threatened and assassinated him in 44 B.C.E.
Julius Caesar
Rome became the center of _________ around the Mediterranean Sea to gain resources and income.
Trade
Long white robes - traditional clothing in Rome also known as laurel robes
Togas
What religion originated in the Roman Empire
Christianity
Rome built _______ that helped carry water from a water source to the town's water tanks.
Aqueducts
This is a set of basic laws
Constitution
Common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of society in Ancient Rome
Plebeians
A war between groups in the same country
Civil War
Italy had many ______ and _______ but were easier to travel over than the mountains in Greece.
Hills and Mountains
Ancient Rome is known for creating the _____ and it is still used to this day in architecture.
Arch
A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.
Punic Wars
Wealthy landowners who held most of the power in Ancient Rome.
Patricians
What does Pax Romana mean?
The peace of Rome
Roman emperor who encouraged Christianity; Constantinople is named after him
Constantine
What month is Julius Caesar?
July
Also known as Octavius or Octavian; Caesars great-nephew and the 1st official emperor of the Roman Empire
Augustus Caesar
The cultural mixing of both ancient Greek and Roman traditions.
Greco-Roman
Two powerful officials who ruled over the Roman army and government. They could together veto the Senate if they did not like a new decree or decision. Their term, however, was limited to one year.
Consul