Geography & Origins
Rome is located on this peninsula, which is shaped like a boot.
What is the Italian Peninsula?
These were the two top officials in the Roman Republic who ran the government and led the army.
Who are the Consuls?
These long bridge-like structures were built to carry fresh water into the city.
What are Aqueducts?
A model dictator for the Romans. He organized an army, led the Romans to victory, attended victory celebrations, and returned to his farmland all within 16 days.
Who is Cincinnatus?
This religion began in the province of Judea and eventually became the official religion of the Empire.
What is Christianity?
This river provided Rome with fresh water and a way to trade with the Mediterranean.
What is the Tiber River?
This was the wealthy, land-owning ruling class of Rome.
Who are the Patricians?
This massive amphitheater was used for gladiator contests and public spectacles.
What is the Colosseum?
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome
Who are the Consuls?
A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
These mountains to the north of Italy provided a natural barrier against invaders.
What are the Alps?
This group of 300 men advised the leaders and served for life.
What is the Senate?
The Romans were the first to use this building material, which made their structures incredibly strong.
What is concrete?
Originally named Octavian, he became the first official Emperor of Rome.
Who is Augustus?
The holy book of Christianity
What is the bible?
The largest sea in the world, located near Rome.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This was Rome’s first written code of laws, displayed in the Forum.
What are the Twelve Tables?
This temple in Rome features a massive dome and was built to honor all the gods.
What is the Pantheon?
Most powerful general. Made dictator for life in 45 BCE, after conquering Gaul, assassinated in 44 BCE by the Senate because they were afraid of his power
Who is Julius Casear?
This word means "God's anoited one"
What is the Messiah?
According to legend, these twin brothers were raised by a wolf and founded the city of Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
This Latin word means "I forbid" and was used by Tribunes to stop unfair laws.
What is "Veto"?
This was a 200-year period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
What is Pax Romana
He was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and moved the capital to the east.
Who is Constantine?
The most important figure in the spread of Christianity after Jesus's death
Who is Paul of Tarsus?