Geography
This river runs through Rome and helped the city grow.
Tiber River
This group of wealthy men advised leaders in the Senate.
Julius Caesar was known for his success in this area. Name two examples of his success.
Military and Gaul/Britain. Rome
Augustus was Rome's first what?
Emperor
Romans believed in many gods. What is this called?
Polytheism
This large sea surrounded Rome and helped trade and travel.
Mediterranean Sea
1.These were common people like farmers and workers
2. These were wealthy landowners in Rome
Plebeians and Patricians
He was especially popular with this social class.
Plebeians
This period of peace lasted about 200 years. Bonus points for what it means.
Pax Romana, Roman Peace.
These carried water into cities
This mountain range protected Rome from northern invasions.
Italian Alps
These were Rome’s written laws that all citizens had to follow.
Twelve Tables
Caesar declared himself this, meaning ruler for life.
Plebeians
Augustus expanded Rome's territory to these natural boundaries.
Rhine and Danube Rivers, Euphrates River, Sahara Desert, and Atlantic Ocean.
Roman gods had these types of qualities.
Human-like qualities
This landform is where Rome is located, shaped like a boot.
Italian Peninsula
This principle means no one branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances
This group was responsible for his assassination. Bonus points for the names of the leaders.
During Pax Romana, how did Augustus Caesar grow the economy?
Construction of roads, reforming the government (tax collecting), and increasing trade through protection.
Romans built these to move armies and goods quickly. What is the famous saying?
Roads. All Road lead to Rome.
This important city later became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Constantinople
Plebeians gained political power by electing these officials to protect them.
Tribunes
Caesar was killed on this famous day.
The Ides of March, March 15th.
How did Augustus keep the poor from revolting?
He imported food from Africa to keep the poor well fed.
This famous arena was used for games and gladiator fights.
The Colosseum