Geography
Italy is shaped like a what?
A boot
What happened between Romulus and Remus?
Romulus killed Remus in cold blood over a feud
Three periods of Rome
Kingdom, Republic and Empire
What position did Julius Caesar hold before his assassination?
Not Emperor but Consul
What does 'Pax Romana' mean?
Roman Peace
Which river flows through the city of Rome?
Tiber River
What was the primary language of ancient Rome?
What does the term 'empire' mean in the context of Ancient Rome?
A territory ruled by an emperor
First Christian Emperor of Rome:
Constantine the Great
Julius Caesar crossed what river, which was seen as an act of civil war?
The Rubicon River
In which modern country is Rome located?
Italy
What was the role of a Roman consul during the Republic?
Military Commander
Who was known for his bursts of Insanity, strange behavior and he made his horse consul?
Caligula
Name the five good Emperors:
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius
Who, according to legend, nursed the twin princes Romulus and Remus?
She Wolf
How many hills was ancient Rome built on?
7 hills
In the Roman Republic, when would a dictator be appointed?
During times of Cris or emergencies
Famous epic poem by a Roman Poet about the ancestors of the Romans
Virgil's Aeneid
Who was known for hating Christians and playing the lyre while Rome burned?
Nero
The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE led to the:
Dark Ages
What was the name of the Roman system of roads?
Via Appia
Which group made up the wealthy class in Rome?
Patricians
What was a major cause of the Western Roman Empire's decline?
Germanic/Barbarian Invasions
How many Emperors in total Ruled over Rome?
70 Emperors
What did Romans use for mouthwash?
Urine