ANCIENT ROME
Julius Caesar =
Military Hero, Weakened Senate, Was made dictator of Rome.
Why did Carthage become important to Rome after the punic wars.
It was a major trade center.
What are FOUR main examples of Roman civic duty?
1. Jury Duty
2. Voting
3. Military Service
4. Paying Taxes
Which peninsula did Hannibal invade?
what is Italian.
I was the Cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome and had many of them persecuted and killed. Who am I?
who is Nero!
What is most associated with the period of Ancient Roman history known as the Pax Romana?
Conflict within the empire decreased.
What do Minerva, Apollo, Juno, and Diana ALL have in common?
They are all Roman gods and goddesses.
The city of Rome was built on what geographic feature?
Italian peninsula.
I am an ORATOR, Philosopher, Translator, and Record Keeper. Who am I?
I am Cicero!
What are FOUR internal weaknesses that harmed the Roman empire?
1. undermining of citizenship by the growth of slavery.
2. Shrinking trade.
3. Lack of education.
4. Rise of autonomous military powers.
The Term "Pax Romana" refers to the
Two hundred years of peace in Rome.
What BEST describes how the government of ancient Rome influenced the United States?
It was a Republic.
Why was the Roman empire able to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East?
The Roman empire controlled the Mediterranean Sea.
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage. Who am I?
who is Hannibal!
Controlling what body of water enabled the Roman empire able to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East?
The Roman empire controlled the Mediterranean Sea.
What were the main purposes for taxes within the Roman Empire under Augustus? HINT: 3 main things!!
Maintain public roads and monuments, Pay for soldiers military service, and the building of religious temples.
In the ancient Roman republic, two officials called "consuls" led the executive branch of government. each consul could reject or "Veto" the decisions of the other. This describes an example of which feature of government?
Checks and Balances.
How did the Roman republic raise enough money to create a large system of roads aqueducts?
It taxed its citizens.
I was an Egyptian Pharaoh/Queen I supported Julius Caesar but then Marc Antony. Who am I?
who is Cleopatra!
So, Slavery was hard on the Republic and the empire because of ____ __ ____.
Loss of work.
How did the aqueducts a new form of technology impact ancient Rome?
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
What features show that there were on the government power in the Roman republic?
The consulate officials had to agree on politics.
How has the Roman Empire had a lasting impact on the fields of science and education?
Many Latin terms are still used in those fields.
I supported Julius Caesar and opposed Augustus's rise to power! Who am I?
I am Marc Antony!
Obviously, Slavery was hard on the SLAVES too. ____________ led a group of ex-slaves Gladiators in a revolt, but they were not successful.
What is Spartacus