The terrain
Life in Rome
Legends
Terms
Punic Wars
100

On which peninsula is Rome located?

Apennine Peninsula; Italy

100

Greek cultured influenced the Romans most in the area of ___________.

Fine Arts

100

What is a legend?

a story passed down from person to person, year after year, until the story is finally written down.

100

Latin

language of the ancient Romans

100

Roma was known as the City of the_______________

Seven Hills

200

Name the two mountain ranges of Italy.

Alps; Apennines

200

The three main items of clothing worn by Romans.

TRIPLE JEOPARDY

a tunic, a toga, and sandals

200

Who killed Remus?

Romulus

200

Tunic

garment wore by the Romans
200

Name the series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage?

3 wars
300

Name the two major rivers of Italy.

Po; Tiber

300

What were a Roman student's main school supplies?

 a wax tablet, a stylus, books or scrolls to read

300

Romulus and Remus were heirs of the throne, who wanted them out of the way?

Their uncle who was a wicked man.

300

atrium

central room in a Roman house

300

What did the Romans do on the Third Punic War to ensure they had no food?

Spread salt on the fields of the Carthage

400

Which of the four groups that settled on the Apennines Peninsula built Rome?

The Latins

400

What does crop rotation mean to a farmer?

To grow one kind of crop on the same ground they grow another kind of crop.

400

Correct name of "ROME"

ROMA

400

Concrete

a durable artificial rock invented by the Romans

400

What did Hannibal use to transport food and equipment for his troops?

Elephants

500

Greece had built so many colonies in this area that it became known as________________.

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

"Greater Greece"

500

1. What did an aqueduct look like?

2. What was its purpose?

TRIPLE JEOPARDY

1. A bridge; 

2. To carry fresh, clean water to cities

500

What act did Remus commit that was considered a disrespectful act?

Crossing the Rubicon

500

Consuls

two elected Romans officials with equal power

500

Who prophesied a powerful kingdom that would be "strong as iron"? 

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Daniel