Geography
Hills and high mountains protected Rome from this
What are invasions?
Trained warriors that sometimes fought to death
Who are the Gladiators?
A form of government that is ruled by kings or royalty
What is a monarchy?
Only they could vote
Who are male citizens?
In early times they worshipped many of these
What are gods?
An area of land that was used for farming
What are plains?
An artificial channel used for conveying water
What are aqueducts?
Representatives of the Roman government
Who are the councils?
Another name for common farmers
Who are the Plebians?
The Romans believed that their gods could be found in rivers, woods, and fields
What is nature?
The river that runs through Rome
What is the Tiber River?
This system allows for trade, transportation of ideas and culture
What is a road system?
Rome's famous general that was assassinated
Who is Julius Caesar?
Another name for wealthy land owners
Who are the Paricians?
Romans borrowed many of the gods from these people
Who are the Greeks?
The two high mountain ranges that protect Rome
What are the Alps and Apennines?
The famous arena used to hold sport events
What is the Colosseum?
Rome's form of government
What is a Republic government?
The right and duties were written laws in these documents
What are the Twelve Tables?
The Romans adopted the beliefs of these people (gods in human form)
Who are the Etruscans?