Ancient Rome #1
Julius Caesar =
Military Hero, Was made dictator of Rome.
I was the Cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome (ie. "The Great Fire") and had many of them persecuted and killed. Who am I?
I am Nero!
Which peninsula did Hannibal invade?
Italian.
What are FOUR main examples of Roman civic duty?
1. Jury Duty
2. Voting
3. Military Service
4. Paying Taxes
Why did Carthage become important to Rome after the punic wars.
It was a major trade center.
The Term "Pax Romana" refers to the
Two hundred years of peace in Rome
What is the BEST title for this list(Below):
@Spread of slavery in the agriculture system.
@Migration of small farmers into cities and unemployment.
@Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar
Causes for the Decline of the Roman republic.
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage (Via the Alps!). Who am I?
I am Hannibal
Why was the Roman empire able to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East?
The Roman empire controlled the Mediterranean Sea.
What do Minerva, Apollo, Juno, and Diana ALL have in common?
They are all Roman gods and goddesses.
What were the main purposes for taxes within the Roman Empire under Augustus
Maintain public roads and monuments, Pay for soldiers military service, and the building of religious temples.
So, Slavery was hard on the Republic and the empire because of ____ __ ____.
Loss of work.
I was an Egyptian Pharaoh/Queen I supported Julius Caesar but then Marc Antony. Who am I?
I am Cleopatra!
How did the Roman republic raise enough money to create a large system of roads aqueducts?
It taxed its citizens.
In the ancient Roman republic, two officials called "consuls" led the executive branch of government. each consul could reject or "Veto" the decisions of the other. This describes an example of which feature of government?
Checks and Balances.
How did the aqueducts a new form of technology impact ancient Rome?
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
Obviously, Slavery was hard on the SLAVES too. ____________ led a group of ex-slaves Gladiators in a revolt, but they were not successful.
Spartacus
I supported Julius Caesar and opposed Augustus's rise to power! Who am I?
I am Marc Antony
How has the Roman Empire had a lasting impact on the fields of science and education?
Many Latin terms are still used in those fields
What features show that there were on the government power in the Roman republic?
The consulate officials had to agree on politics
What is most associated with the period of Ancient Roman history known as the Pax Romana?
Conflict within the empire decreased.
What are FOUR internal weaknesses that harmed the Roman empire
1. undermining of citizenship by the growth of slavery.
2. Shrinking trade.
3. Lack of education.
4. Rise of autonomous military powers.
I am an ORATOR, Philosopher, Translator, and Record-Keeper. Who am I?
I am Cicero!
The city of Rome was built on what geographic feature
Italian peninsula.
What BEST describes how the government of ancient Rome influenced the United States?
It was a Republic.