Lesson 1: Geography
What is the name of a area of land drained by a river and its tributaries?
A basin
A government in which citizens have the right to choose their leader is called____
a. assembly
b. monarchy
c. republic
C. Republic
What is the term for large areas of new land?
Territories
Who did the Romans borrow architectural ideas from and what were they?
The Romans looked at earlier civilizations like the Greeks and Etruscans and learned how to use columns and arches.
How do we know so much about Jesus?
Through the New Testament
What is the term for when people within one country fight with each other?
Civil War
Under Emperor Constantine, all men were granted (allowed to) the freedom to...
a. follow a religion of their choice
b. own foreign property
c. travel wherever they want to
d. participate in the Senate
a. follow a religion of their choice
This lower mountain range extends the length of the peninsula, continuing into Sicily
a. Alps
b. Apennines
c. Po Basin
d. western plain
b- The Apennines extend into Sicily
What were Roman officials who were elected to protect the interests of farmers, artisans, and merchants called?
a. tribunes
b. plebeians
c. consuls
d. bishops
Roman officials who were elected to protect the interests of farmers, artisans, and merchants were called tribunes.
What made growth possible in Rome? (page 184, Lesson 3)
A strong Roman government made the growth possible
What was the name of the large sports arena that the Romans built?
The Colosseum
What was the name for the 12 men who followed Jesus?
Apostles
What is the term for the science of building?
Architecture
Who defeated Hannibal during the Punic Wars?
Scipio
The Italian peninsula consists of rugged mountains and...
a. vast desers
b. Great rivers
c. rocky fields
d. fertile plains
D. Fertile plains
A ruler has absolute power and authority is called...
a. apostle
b. senator
c. gladiator
d. dictator
d. dictator
Who was one of the most famous leaders in world history?
Julius Caesar
What type of events took place in the Colosseum?
Bloody events that involved lions, bears, and elephants, and giraffes and gladiators.
What was the name for a church officials who led a large group of Christian
bishop
What is an aquaduct?
tunnels that carried water into cities
What architectural designs were found in the creation of the Colosseum?
Arches and Columns
What are the 4 natural regions on the Italaian peninsula?
1. A___
2. A___
3. P___
4. P___
1. Alps
2. Apennines
3. Po Basin
4. Plains
Plebeians protested many times, each time winning new rights. What was their greatest victory for the plebeians? What was the problem with the laws?
It was the creation of a w____ l_____ c_____. The problem was the laws were not w___ d____ so patrician officials could act u________.
It was the creation of a written law code. The problem was that the laws were unwritten so patrician officials could act unfairly.
What were the Ides of March?
The Ides of March was a warning given to Caesar to be careful on March 15th
What was the name for the marketplace that was located in the center of the city
forum
Who lived in early Rome? What 3 groups of people?
1. L___
2. G____
3. E____
Latins, Greeks, and Etruscans
What were the Punic Wars? It was a battle between what two places and why were they fighting?
Punic Wars were a battle between C__ and R____, they both wanted control over S_____.
The Punic Wars were between Carthage and Rome. They were fighting for control over Sicily.
What happened for 17 years after the murder of Julius Caesar?
For 17 years following Julius Caesar's death, Rome was torn apart by a ______ ______ Then, his great uncle, __________ won the war and given the title of Augustus by the Senate, which meant 'grand'
For 17 years following Julius Caesar's death, Rome was torn apart by a civil war. Then, his great uncle, Octavian won the war and given the title of Augustus by the Senate, which meant 'grand'
How did the Romans bring water into the cities?
Through the use of aquaducts