Roman Emperors/Leaders
Known as Rome's Dictator, this former Consul disobeyed the Senate and established himself as Rome's only ruler.
Who is Julius Caesar?
What is the Tiber River.
This group of Romans was a minority of the population, but held a majority of the power.
Who are the Patricians?
This branch of the Roman government was responsible for the assassination of Julius Caesar.
What is the Roman Senate/Magistrates?
The story of these brothers were significant because they showed the philosophy of Rome as one of violence and power struggle
What is the myth of Remus and Romulus?
This was the God of War which the Spartans worshipped and the Romans renamed after the planet of Mars.
The total number of Punic Wars in which Rome and Carthage were involved between the years 264-146 B.C.
What three wars?
Rome's first king was raised by a wild wolf alongside his brother in the mythical story. The King would eventually kill his own brother for control of Rome.
Who is Romulus?
What are the Alps Mountains?
What are the Twelve Tables?
This branch of Roman government consisted of two military leaders who shared power and were elected by the Magistrates in the Senate. They also oversaw the day-to-day management of the Empire and its military missions.
Who are the Counsuls?
This society which the Romans conquered has had the most influence on Rome, culturally, religiously, artistically, and literary.
Who are the Greeks?
This system allowed for the rapid movement of troops and supplies throughout the Roman Empire.
What is the Road System?
The victors of all the Punic Wars
Who are the Romans?
Considered one of Rome's worst emperors, this particular leader hunted down the Christians after the Great Fire of Rome and was known for his cruel acts, including the assassination of his own mother, Agrippina the Younger.
Who is Emperor Nero?
This specific island served as a military strategic point and a useful stop for trade between Rome and Carthage.
What is the island of Sicily?
These were known as Diary Acts and were posted in public forums, which discussed news, military & political affairs, birth/death certificates, entertainment news, and stories.
What is the Acta Diurnia?
Which society had the most influence on Roman Society?
Who are the Greeks?
Over a billion people speak a language derived from this ancient dialect also known as a Romance language
What is Latin?
This system removed waste and dirty water from the Roman cities.
2X JEOPARDY: What is the Latin Name
What is the Sewage System?
What is the Cloaca Maxima?
Known as a strong leader, this General led the Carthaginians in the 1st Punic War (264-241 B.C.). The Spanish city of Barcelona is named after him.
Who is Halmicar Barca?
Considered Rome's first Emperor, he is also considered one of the greatest emperors for establishing PAX ROMANA and setting the example of rule for future Emperors.
Who is Octavian Augustus Caesar?
These three continental regions were under the rule of the Roman Empire when it reached its peak in power in 117 A.D.
What are Africa, Asia, and Europe?
Under the Julian Calendar, these two months were added as a celebration of the first rulers of the Roman Empire.
What are July and August?
Most of the senators and politicians in Rome were this_______. This accelerated their expansion and often drove their decisions to go to war.
What are Soldiers?
This leader in his final breaths after being betrayed by his own Senate and best friend, stated the famous Latin phrase "Et tu Brutus"
Who is Julius Caesar?
This Roman Equipment was one of the main weapons of the Roman Centurion. It shares a similar name to the Roman Gladiator.
What is the Gladius?
The reason why Carthaginians Generals were cautious in their strategy and plans.
What is severe punishment and crucifixion?
Who are the Magistrates?
This physical feature in the Roman Empire stretched across Europe over 50,000 miles and assisted in Roman trade and military expansion.
What is the Roman Road System?
Pax Romona
What is Latin for Roman Peace a period of 200 years of growth and prosperity in Rome
Name the four different forms of Roman government in order.
What are a Monarchy, a Republic, a Dictatorship, and an Empire?
This Kingdom in Africa were the Romans' biggest rival as they fought for influence and control of the Mediterranean for over hundreds of years.
Who are the Carthaginians?
Roman Centurions (Soldiers) learned their marching formations from Greek Soldiers known as
Who are the Greek Hoplites?
The discovery of this rare metal mined in Spain allowed the Carthaginians to fund their plans for the Second Punic War, 218-201 B.C.
What is silver?
This Emperor thought of himself as the reincarnation (born again version) of Hercules, spending much of his rule fighting in the Coliseum, allowing Rome to be managed by his inexperienced friends and lovers.
2X JEOPARDY: His father was known as the philosopher king and one of the greatest emperors of Rome.
Who is Commodus?
2X JEOPARDY: Who is Marcus Aurelius?
Who are the Greeks & Etruscans?
These politicians represented the common class of Roman Society in the Senate as part of the People's Assembly
Who are the Tribunes?
What is a Mixed Government?
Romans borrowed the following from the Etruscans (please name at least two)
Aquaducts, Sewage Systems, Alphabets, Religion, and Gladiatorial Combat.
The name of the Eastern Roman Empire.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
The Carthaginians were expert _______ which allowed them to have better ships and successful results on the sea.
What are sailors?
This Emperor was known as Soldier-Emperor who expanded the Empire militarily to its largest size in 117 A.D.
Who is Emperor Trajan?
This Emperor is responsible for splitting the Roman Empire once it became too large to manage in 286 B.C.
Who is Emperor Diocletian?
SPQR
What is Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and People of Rome"
What is 300 Magistrates?
This Roman resource was used all over Roman infrastructure, from their roads, buildings, statues, and sewage system, which allowed a long-lasting and durable material.
2x Jeopardy: Provide the ingredients, including the volcanic ash that allowed this material to have self healing reaction when mixed with water.
What is Opus Caementecium (Roman cement)
Ingredients:
Water, Limestone, and Pozzolana (Volcanic Ash)
This defensive marching formation was shaped like a box, with Roman Centurions using their scutum (shields) like a shell.
What is the Tetsudo (turtle) formation?
This General was the only successful Carthaginian General to invade the Italian Peninsula by crossing the Alps.
Who is Hannibal Barca?