Roman Law/Republic
Roman Empire
People
Miscellaneous
Rome's Legacies
100
What type of government was the Roman Republic
Representative democracy
100
Which strong ruler started the Pax Romana?
Caesar Augustus
100

How did Marcus Brutus play a role in Julius Caesar's death?

He brought Caesar to the Senate knowing there was a plan to assassinate Caesar.

100
According to the myth, who was the city of Rome named after?
Romulus
100

Name one-way Roman ideas influenced our government in the United States today?

The republic - democracy- citizen rule and elect leaders

200
Name one difference in the legislative branch between Athens, Greece and Rome
Both have an assembly, Rome has a Senate where Athens does not
200
Capital City of the Empire and present day Italy
Rome
200
Pompey, Crassus, and who formed the Triumvirate?
Julius Casear
200
Who were the poor majority of the population of Rome? Who were the wealthy minority?
Plebeians, Patricians
200

Name three Roman advancements? 

City street grid, Colosseum, The dome, Roman Roads, Aqueducts, Arch, Concrete, Postal Service, Plumbing and Sanitation, Surgical Tools

300
Give three characteristics of the Twelve Tables
Written code of law, gave legal protection to all citizens, and was publically displayed for all to see
300
Who united with Octavian after Caesar's death but later fought with him for control of Rome?
Mark Antony
300
Who allied herself with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to remain a powerful Queen in Egypt?
Cleopatra
300

Who fought the Punic Wars? 

Rome Vs. Carthage

300

What is the name of the written Roman Law that influenced the world's thoughts on justice and law?

Twelve Tables

400
Give two similarities between the Roman Republic and the U.S.
Senate of representatives, Republic, three branches of government, chief executive
400

What river was Julius Caesar told not to cross with his army?

Rubicon River

400

A city in Ohio was named after this Roman dictator?

Cincinnatus

400

How long did the long period of peace and stability in Rome called the Pax Romana last?

Approximatly 200 years

400

What advancement in Rome helped the spread of information?

The Roman Roads

500
What was the Legislative branch of the Roman Republic made up of?
A Senate with 300 members and the assembly
500

That event happened that caused the death of the republic? Think back to the illustrated notes.

Julius Caesar declared himself dictator for life. 

500

What were the names of the two brothers who founded Rome?

Romulus and Remus

500

What was Caesar Augustus's real name?

Octavian

500

The Roman Republic had three branches of government. Who made up each branch and what was their purpose?

Executive             Legislative                Judicial

Consuls                  Senate                    Praetors

Inforced laws.      Made laws.          Interpreted laws


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