Roman Society
The lowest class of person, often prisoners of war
Slaves/ Enslaved people
Rome used these to deliver water to cities
Aqueducts
The "most famous Roman" who was assassinated on the Senate Floor.
Julius Caesar
What type of government did Rome have between 509 BCE and 27 BCE
A Republic
Italy
The lower class of Roman citizens
Who built most of the roads during the Roman Empire?
soldiers
The first Roman emperor known by two different names.
Octavian or Augustus
Why did Rome's republican government have three branches?
To divide power and ensure no branch go too much power.
Rome was known as the city of Seven _______
Hills
Upper class of Roman citizens
Patricians
Rome's most famous amphitheater is called this
The colosseum
The mythical founders of Rome
Romulus and Remus
What does the power of veto do?
Blocks a law from passing
This mountain range is located in northern Italy
The Alps
Made up the majority of Roman citizens
Plebeians
Why were roads important for the Roman Empire?
Improved trade and mobility of the army
Pompey
This position led the Roman army during the republican period. Their term of office lasted 1 year
Consol
The river that runs through the city of Rome
The Tiber River
Roman citizen who could directly trace their ancestory to the founding of Rome
Patricians
Romans city destroyed by a volcanic eruption which is one of the best sources of knowledge on Rome
Pompeii
This Egyptian queen was important during the fall of the Roman republic and was linked to both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
Cleopatra
Rome would put one of these in charge during times of crisis or invasion
a dictator.
The Roman Empire spanned across these three continents
Europe, Africa, Asia