Pompeii
This is the name of the Roman City buried by a volcanic eruption in the 1st century CE.
Pompeii
What form of Government did the Romans have before an Empire?
A Republic
The Eastern and Western Roman Empires.
The Road
How does Julius Caesar die?
He was assassinated
What is the name of the Volcano that destroyed Pompeii?
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus (AKA Octavian)
Why was the Roman Empire split up?
It was becoming too large to control
Where did the romans get their influence for art and architecture?
This assembly is involved directly in the death of Julius Caesar
The Senate
Why do Historians find the Pompeii discovery so important?
It has a perfectly preserved Roman City
What does Pax Romana mean?
The Roman Peace
Which Roman Emperor split up the Empire into 2 parts?
This painting style involved painting on a wall while the plaster is still wet, which Rich romans loved to decorate their walls with.
Fresco
Augustus
What is the name of the sister city that survived Mount Vesuvius's eruption?
Herculaneum
During the Pax Romana, how did life change for the average roman?
Where does Emperor constantine decide to place the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire?
This roman invention involved carrying water long distances for drinking and bathing.
The Aquaduct
Julius Caesar led Military campaigns against this region.
Gaul or Northwest Europe
What material was used to encase the petrified remains of the Pompeii citizens, which we see as stone-like statues?
Plaster (cast)
What enemy countries and territories did Rome conquer under Julius Caesar and Augustus?
North Africa, Eastern Europe, Gaul, Spain.
What were the three main "Barbarian" tribes invading Rome?
The Vandals, The Visigoths and the Huns.
What is the name of the temple built using arches and vaults, that is dedicated to the twelve gods.
The Pantheon
What kinds of changes are made to the Roman government in favor of Caesar?
He is Dictator for life, Consul for 10 years, they name a month after him, they name him as the god Clemency, he makes it so he can pick senators and consuls.