Rome Facts
The main purpose of Roman entertainment was for what reason?
Distracting Romans from the real problems in the Roman Republic.
Romans constructed ______ to bring water into cities.
aqueducts
Mr. Payne is trying to visit the City of Rome. Which country will he be traveling to?
Italy
_________ were people who fought for entertainment.
Gladiators
Name four jobs from Ancient Rome.
road builders, fishers, farmers, artists
Why did the Roman Senate fear Julius Caesar?
They feared he was going to become dictator for life.
What is the structure of Roman architecture where gladiators fought still exists today?
Colosseum
Which two of these geographic features best describes the people of Rome?
Deserts
Rivers
Forests
Mountains
Lakes
Rivers and Mountains
What was one reason Christianity spread quickly throughout the empire?
Travel Networks (Roads)
Religion that accepted everyone
What is the name of the first and most important road?
The Appian Way
What was the Pax Romana?
Time of peace and stability.
The architects of ancient Rome used ____________ in the construction of their buildings.
arches
What continent is Rome located in?
Europe
Romans used this type of government.
representative democracy
Ancient Romans heavily relied on slavery. Why?
It freed Roman citizens from work. They could enjoy their entertainment.
Who could vote in Ancient Rome?
men who were citizens
Rome controlled a very large amount territory. What implementation was spread throughout the territory in order to control the land?
Roads
What was the most important trade port (City) directly south of Rome?
Hint: It was eventually taken over by Barbarian Tribes.
Carthage
Emperor Constantine ultimately did what for Christianity in Rome?
Ended persecution of Christians and made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
List the 5 Roman Tiers in order?
Patricians
Equites
Plebians
Freedmen
Slaves
What happened to Rome after the Punic Wars?
What arena was built for the purpose of Horse Racing?
Circus Maximus
What body of water made trade possible between ancient Greece and Rome ?
Mediterranean Sea
What was the purpose of a Tripartite Government?
Prevent one person or group from having too much power.
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Rome?
Everyone but slaves.