Landforms
An island in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern tip of the Italian peninsula.
What is Sicily?
wealthy citizens of Rome; members of noble families.
Who are patricians?
Gravel clearing which was the center of life in Rome.
What is a forum?
A large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held.
What is a Colosseum?
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders.
Land that is surrounded by water on three of its sides.
What is a peninsula?
ordinary citizens of Rome; men who farmed, traded, and made things.
Who are plebeians?
A former Roman domed temple to the Gods with a famous hole in the top (oculus); now a Catholic church.
What is the Pantheon?
Roman city near Naples, Italy, which was buried during an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.
What is Pompeii?
A period of peace in the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus.
What is Pax Romana?
Europe's highest mountain range that formed a "wall" in northern Italy.
What is the Alps?
first Roman emperor (real name Octavian)
Who is Augustus?
A curved structure used as a building support.
What is an arch?
A loose garment worn by citizens of Rome.
What is a tunic?
A powerful empire on the north coast of Africa which went to war with Rome.
What is Carthage?
mountains which are the "backbone" of the Italian peninsula.
What is the Apennines?
Someone who rules with absolute power; often harshly.
A curved roof that resembles an upside-down bowl; it can cover much space with no support.
What is a dome?
A group of territories ruled by a single, powerful leader.
What is an empire?
A Carthaginian general who attached Rome by land (famous for using elephants)
Who is Hannibal?
Double Question: Must get both answers correct!
(Not a landform :)
1. A Roman athlete who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public.
2. Original language of ancient Rome.
1. What is a gladiator?
2. What is Latin?
Roman general who became a dictator and was killed by the Senate.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Bridge-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities.
What are aqueducts?
A written collection of laws brought about by plebeian protest.
What are the Twelve Tables?
Name given to Roman conflicts with Carthage.
What are the Punic Wars?