Geography
What country is Rome currently part of?
Italy
Rome was on what River?
Romans were famous for building ____ to navigate the empire
Roads
True or False: The rich and poor wore the same clothing
False
How many political phases did Rome go through?
Three
What continent is Italy on?
Europe
What land feature protected Rome from invasion?
Mountains and Hills
Roman buildings were made of what material?
Rock, stone, brick (any combination)
Roman Bathhouses were used by whom?
Everyone
Name the three Roman Political Periods
Monarchy, Republic, Empire
True or False: England was part of the Roman Empire?
True
this island is just off the tip of Italy's "toes"
Sicily
These were built to transport water to the city of Rome
Aqueducts
The Colosseum was home to what type of activity?
Chariot races and gladiator battles
This period ended with Julius Cesar's death
Republic
The city of Carthage is on what continent?
Africa
This river runs through northern Italy
Po River
Roads and Aqueducts are examples of Roman____
Engineering
True or False: There was only one Roman religion
False
Rome Reached its greatest extent during which period?
Empire/Imperial
Name one of the Seas surrounded by the Roman Empire.
Mediterranean; Ligurian; Adriatic; Tyrrhenian; Ionian
What physical characteristic of the Roman Empire made transporting goods easy?
The sea (I'll take ocean)
Romans are known for creating this clothing item
Socks
Many believe these two brothers founded Rome
Romulus and Remus
Augustus was the first Roman ____?
Emperor