Geography
What type of landform is Italy?
Peninsula
What kinds of structures did the Romans build?
roads, aqueducts, the Colosseum, arches
What type of religion did Rome first have?
polytheistic
What led to the establishment of the Roman Republic?
rebellion by the common people
What type of government did Rome establish in 509 BC?
a republic
What were some of the geographic features of Ancient Rome?
mountains
rivers
seas to the east, west, and south
What were Roman artists known for?
mosaics, paintings, and statues
Which group of people introduced monotheism to Rome?
the Jews
Who was the last ruler of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar
What were the 3 parts of the Roman Republic?
1) Magistrates, 2) Senate, 3) Assemblies & Tribunes.
What type of climate does Italy have?
mild climate
dry, warm summers
mild, rainy winters
Which language helped establish and develop the language we call the "romance languages?"
Latin
Who did Christians believe was the Jewish Messiah?
Jesus of Nazareth
What is a republic?
power is held by the people and their elected representatives
What led to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire?
the shift in power away from the Senate
What is the name of the capital of Italy?
Rome
What did the Romans develop that helped maintain order in the empire?
civil law
In our dating system, what marks the shift from BC/BCE to AD/CE?
the birth of Jesus of Nazareth
What was the name of Rome's first written laws?
The Twelve Tables (Tablets)
Who was Rome's first Emperor?
Augustus
What is the name of the mountain range to the north of Italy?
The Alps
The Roman doctor Galen described this organ in detail to help further medicine.
the heart
Who was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and end the ban on religion in Rome?
Constantine
What are 2 government concepts from Ancient Rome that we still use today?
civic duty, checks and balances
Name 2 things that led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
invasion from outsiders, raised taxes, disease, people leaving Rome, size of the empire, political crises