Rise of the Republic
These two brothers founded Rome
Romulus and Remus
This man crossed the Rubicon River, starting a civil war that destroyed the Roman Republic
Julius Caesar
This occurs when you replace precious metal in coins with less valuable metal.
Debasement
This man started the period of peace known as the Pax Romana
Augustus
This famous Carthaginian General invaded Italy through the Alps and became Rome's greatest enemy
Hannibal
Rome became an empire by fighting three wars against this city
Carthage
These two men let their personal rival start Rome's first civil war, nearly ending the Republic
Marius and Sulla
This was Diocletian's complicated system of using four emperor to rule the Empire
The Tetrarchy
This is the massive building that gladiators fought in in the city of Rome
The Coliseum
The word Punic means _________
Phoenician
This man chased out the kings of Rome
Lucius Brutus
These brothers attempted to reform Rome and give land to the poor, but were killed for their trouble
The Gracchi Brothers
This barbarian tribe caused many other groups of barbarians to flee west into the Roman Empire
This is the name of the Octavian's best friend, who was highly capable at everything he put his mind to
Marcus Agrippa
This man defeated Carthage in the Battle of Zama, ending the Second Punic War
Scipio Africanus
This was the name given to the Italian allies conquered in Rome's early days
The Socii
This Latin phrase means "The way of the elders," and refers to the polite, normal way of doing politics.
Mos Maiorum
By the year 400, most Roman soldiers really originated from this ethnic group of people.
Germans
This was the great chariot racing track in the city of Rome
The Circus Maximus
The First Punic War started because Carthage and Rome both wanted control over this Mediterranean Island
Sicily
In 393 BC, the Barbarian tribe attacked and sacked the city of Rome
The Gauls
This is the name of the law meant to give land to the poor of Rome
The Lex Agraria
This emperor who only ruled for five years was given the title Restitutor Orbis Invictus
Emperor Aurelian
DAILY DOUBLE: These men were known as the Five Good Emperors
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius
Due to the strengths and weaknesses of Carthage and Rome, the First Punic War closely resembles this famous Greek conflict
The Peloponnesian War