Roman Life
this class of people were the "second class" of people- they did not have all the rights and privileges but could vote and own property
Plebians
a large stadium where chariot races were held
Circus Maximus
The sea that surrounds ancient Rome is called the...
Mediterranean Sea
Who were the twins who fought over where to build a city, leading to Rome being built?
Romulus & Remus
Who was the father or the immortals?
Jupiter
These are fighters in ancient Rome, usually criminals or slaves, who fought in the Colosseum
Gladiators
a raised canal or channel that carries water to different places using gravity
an aqueduct
Pompeii was buried in ash when what mountain erupted?
Mt. Vesuvius
Who rescued Romulus and Remus from the Tiber River?
Who was Jupiter's wife and the goddess of marriage and the protector of wives?
Juno
goods were sold in markets located in large, open gathering places called...
forums
protective coverings, usually made of metal, worn by soldiers in battle
armor
What modern day country is Rome located in?
Italy
Why did Dionysius say "there was always a sword hanging overhead?"
With power comes danger- an advisor may turn on him, an enemy may attack or he could make an unwise decision that brings his downfall
Who was the god of the seas and oceans? He carried a trident and could stir up a storm!
Neptune
a person who is wild, sometimes violent, and does not behave the right way
barbarian
What was the eastern empire called after the decline of Rome?
The Byzantine Empire
In Androcles & The Lion, what was stuck in the lions paw?
a thorn
Who was the goddess of love?
Venus
government officials who were elected every year by the senate to act as the 2 leaders of the government were called...
consuls
a person who rules a country, without being elected, with total control, often in a cruel way
a dictator
What 8 regions/countries did ancient Rome take over?
France, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Northern Africa, Greece, the Balkans, the Middle East
Where was Androcles to fight a lion once he was captured?
The Colosseum
Who was the god of crops and harvest?
Saturn