Geography of Rome
Government or People of Rome
Roman Rulers
Fall of Rome
Roman Military and Architecture
100

In what modern-day country did the Roman Empire start in?

Italy

100

Rome’s government was known by this term before it became an Empire, and officials were elected to represent the people. 

A Republic. 

100

This title was given to a ruler with absolute power during emergencies during the Roman Republic. 

Dictator. 

100

Inflation was a cause of the decline of Rome. What is inflation?

is the fast rate at which the prices for goods and services rises over a period of time

100

This iconic structure hosted gladiator battles.

The Colosseum 

200

This sea provided trade routes and resources for ancient Rome.

Mediterranean Sea

200

This written law code protected the rights of Roman citizens.

12 Tables

200

The two "co-presidents" of the Roman Republic were called?

Consuls

200

These soldiers, hired from foreign lands, lacked loyalty to Rome.


Mercenaries 

200

These large structures brought fresh water to Roman cities.

Aqueducts 

300

These two mountain ranges protected Rome from invaders.

Alps and Apennines  

300

These were the terms for the "common citizens" of Rome and the wealthy people of Rome.

Plebians and Patricians 

300

This Roman leader declared himself dictator for life but was assassinated, ending the Roman Republic.

Julius Caesar 

300

He led a series of attacks on Rome, further weakening the empire and causing the fall of Rome.

Atilla the Hun

300

What was the political purpose of the Colosseum?

To give the people a distraction. 

400

Rome was split in two. What were the names of the two halves?

The Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. 
400

This was the term for the 200 years of peace the Government of Rome had after it became an Empire. 

The Pax Romana

400

He became the first emperor of Rome after his Uncle was assassinated. 

Augustus/Octavian

400

The Roman Empire kept growing over time. Why was this a cause of the fall of Rome?

The huge size of the empire made it difficult to defend all borders and control.

400

This military formation resembled a turtle shell for protection.

Testudo 

500

Why was the Roman Empire split in two?

It was too large to control. 

500

What two languages were spoken in each side of the Roman Empire once the government was split in two?

Latin and Greek

500

This emperor divided the Roman Empire into eastern and western halves.

Diocletian 

500

Name three of the four main causes of Rome's fall.

political instability, economic troubles, military issues, and invasions from Germanic tribes

500

What was the Roman center for politics, trade, religion, and public speeches?

The Forum