Geography
What river provided fresh water and transportation to Ancient Rome?
Tiber River
What is a Republic?
A Republic is a form of government where citizens elect representatives to govern them.
Who was Julius Caesar and what was his role in Roman history?
Julius Caesar was a military leader who became dictator and played a key role in the transition from Republic to Empire.
Identify one political cause for the fall of the Roman Empire.
Weak Leadership
Political Corruption
Civil Wars
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
How did the seven hills benefit Rome?
The seven hills provided natural defense against invasions.
Name the three branches of government in the Roman Republic.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who became the first Roman Emperor?
Agustus (Octavian)
Identify one economic cause of the Fall of Rome
Inflation
Heavy Taxation
Trade Decline
What was the legal code (laws) in Byzantine called?
Justinian Code
What role did the Mediterranean Sea play in Rome's expansion?
The Mediterranean Sea allowed for trade and expansion across regions.
What were the Twelve Tables?
The Twelve Tables were the first written laws in Ancient Rome, providing justice and fairness.
What does Pax Romana mean?
Pax Romana means "Roman Peace," a period of relative peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire.
Identify the social causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire
Loss of Traditional Values
Population Decline
Class Tensions
Spread of Christianity
Disease
What was the name of the large church with architectural designed called?
Hagia Sophia
Describe the climate of Ancient Rome and its impact on agriculture.
The mild climate supported agriculture, allowing for crop growth and food production.
Who could vote in the Roman Republic
Free Adult Males
How did the Roman roads contribute to the Empire's success?
Roman roads facilitated trade and military movement, connecting different parts of the Empire.
Identify the military cause of the Fall of the Roman Empire
Germanic Tribe Invasions
Army Expenses and loyalty issues
What did the Byzantine Empire preserve?
Greek and Roman culture
Explain how Rome's central location aided trade.
Rome's central location allowed for easier trade connections with different parts of the Mediterranean.
What was the name of the wealthy representatives in the Senate
Patricians
What was the significance of the Colosseum?
Entertainment Venue
What was the direct cause of the Fall of Rome
Military Barbarian Invasions
What is the name of the Christianity section in the East?
Greek Orthodox Christianity