ANCIENT ROME
When Julius Caesar crossed this river, it meant war.
What is the Rubicon?
Why did Carthage become important to Rome after the punic wars.
It was a major trade center.
What are two main examples of Roman civic duty?
1. Jury Duty
2. Voting
3. Military Service
4. Paying Taxes
With what animal iw Hannibal associated with?
Elephants
I was the Cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome (ie. "The Great Fire") and had many of them persecuted and killed. Who am I?
I am Nero!
What is most associated with the period of Ancient Roman history known as the Pax Romana?
It was a time of peace.
Conflict within the empire decreased.
What do Minerva, Apollo, Juno, and Diana ALL have in common?
They are all Roman gods and goddesses.
The city of Rome was built in what modern state/country?
Italy
This forms a natural boarder at the north of Italy
The Alps
A person who refuses to fight because of religious or moral reasons
pacifist
The Term "Pax Romana" refers to the --
Two hundred years of peace in Rome.
This country was a naval powerhouse to the south of Rome
Carthage
Controlling what body of water enabled the Roman empire able to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East?
The Roman empire controlled the Mediterranean Sea.
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage (from the north). Who am I?
I am Hannibal!
What is the BEST title for this list(Below)
They could not control their boarders
The inflation devalued the Roman Coin
The leaders kept getting murdered
Causes for the Decline of the Roman empire.
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were my offspring
Mars
During the time of Christ, I was the local Roman authority over the area of Judea, under Herod and Caesar.
Pontius Pilate
How did the Roman republic raise enough money to create a large system of roads aqueducts?
It taxed its citizens.
I was an Egyptian Pharaoh/Queen I supported Julius Caesar but then Marc Antony. Who am I?
I am Cleopatra!
He signed his own death warrant when he declared himself dictator for life
Julius Caesar
How did the aqueducts a new form of technology impact ancient Rome?
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
Hadrian’s Wall was built by Emperor Hadrian.
England/Scotland
What feature/pattern from Roman Empire had a lasting impact on the education?
The government was in charge of education rather than the church
This feature/benefit of the Roman empire lent itself to the spread of Christianity
The extensive network of roads
This leader signed an edict forcing Christians to have pagans teach their children
Julius the apostate