Geography & Expansion
Trade, Roads & Economy
Government & Law
Social Structure & Daily Life
Military
Religion & Beliefs
Vocabulary
100
How did the mountains help Rome thrive?
Provided shelter from the cold wind - creating nice climate, gave fresh spring water, and protection from invaders.
100
Who built and maintained the Roman roads?
Soldiers
100
What group of people had the most power in Ancient Rome?
Patricians.
100
What social class might this girl be part of??
Patricians
100
One role of the military besides fighting?
Protect trade routes, build roads
100
What is a Pagan/ what does Pagan mean? 
A polytheistic, nature-based religion - often outside of Christianity, Islam, Judaism
100
What is a republic?
Where citizens vote for those in power
200
Why did a large empire create problems for Rome?
Difficult to manage far distances, potential from being over thrown, differing worldviews and beliefs across the nation, no loyalty to Rome. Too difficult to defend.
200
Other than trade goods, what else travelled along the Roman roads.
Soldiers and KNOWLEDGE, diseases,
200
Why were consuls limited to one-year terms?
To limit/prevent too much power.
200
What jobs might the plebeians do?
Farmer, Artisans like : pottery, blacksmith, weaver, baker, stone cutter, etc.
200
What was a soliders' life like?
Very difficult, very dangerous, tiresome.
200
Who spread Christianity?
Constantine
200
What is Pax Romana?
Roman Peace Time - 100 years, brought on by Augutus
300
How did climate help Rome develop?
Nice warm weather year long, created perfect long growing season, allowed for FOOD SURPLUS!
300
Why were Roman roads important for merchants?
faster travel
300
Difference between Rule of Law and Rule of Man?
Rule of Law = rulers are not exempt from the law
Rule of Man = the "man" in power doesn't have to abide by the rules.
300
What showed a successful wife?
having children
300
What did soldiers get after their military service?
Land
300
Why did Christianity grow?/ What did it offer?
Why did Romans willingly convert.
hope, equality, eternal life - this difficult life on earth doesn't matter
personal relationship with one god
300
What is this called? What's it used for?
An aqueduct. It transports fresh water into the cities and towns for drinking, cleaning, and agriculture.
Uses gravity.
400
What was a benefit of controlling land around the Mediterranean?
easy access to trade routes, able to protect themselves at sea, resources of the sea
400
What is one negative effect trade had on Rome’s economy?
spending on luxury goods, the spread of disease
400
What are two responsibilities of citizens?
Pay Taxes, do military service, vote
400
Who decided marriages for young girls?
fathers
400
How could being the military improve your status?
Move up in the army, move up in status, maybe even become a general and rule Rome!
400
Which Religion was NOT present in Rome?
Buddhism. 
400
What does Veto mean? What does Veto Mean?
To have to right to "out vote" or stop an action.
500
How did expansion make communication difficult?
Potentially slow, over long distances
500
What ideas did Rome gain through trade?
art, science, architecture, philosophy, medicine, astrology, language, math, religion
500
This is downtown Swift Current. What do these pillar things have to do with Law and Ancient Rome? What impact did they have on Roman citizens?
The Twelve Tables - where the laws were finally posted publicly so all citizens were aware of the laws. More justice
500
What's an example of social inequality?
Women excluded from government, plebeians couldn't marry patricians, Plebians couldn't vote, couldn't change jobs/trade
500
Who is being stabbed in this painting? Why is he being killed?
Ceasar being killed by the Senate because they were scared and jealous of his power and success.
500
How can a leader changing religion affect society?
changes beliefs/worldview