Geography
This city was the capital of the Roman Empire and located on the Tiber River.
Rome
Romans used this language for government and law; it later influenced many modern languages.
Latin
Name one internal problem that helped cause the fall of Rome.
political corruption
weak economy
inflation
civil wars
Name a common entertainment Roman citizens enjoyed in large arenas.
Gladiator games
Who took over after Caesar died?
His nephew: Octavian/Augustus
Name the sea that bordered Italy and was central to Roman trade and power.
Mediterranean Sea
Roman engineers often used this curved shape to support bridges and buildings.
The Arch
Name one external pressure that contributed to Rome’s fall.
barbarian invasions
migrations like the Visigoths, Vandals, Huns
Describe one difference between the daily life of a poor Roman and a wealthy Roman.
poor Romans lived in crowded apartment buildings with little sanitation while wealthy Romans lived in villas with many rooms and servants
poor ate simple foods while wealthy had varied feasts
Caesar was appointed this title for life that worried many senators who feared his power.
dictator
The Romans built a network of roads across the empire. Give one reason why these roads were important.
to move armies quickly
to improve trade
to connect cities
to improve communication
Roman law influenced later legal systems. Give one idea from Roman law that many modern systems use.
“innocent until proven guilty”
written laws
legal codes
The empire was sometimes split into two parts to make control easier. Name the two halves.
Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)
What are the two names for the groups of people in Rome?
Patricians and Plebians.
Name one reason some senators opposed Caesar and took part in his assassination.
they feared he would become king / he had too much power / he reduced the power of the senate
This large island west of Italy was an important Roman province and the site of early Punic Wars with Carthage.
Sicily
Name one Roman contribution to public life that still exists in many cities today
aqueducts
public baths
roads
sewers
What element is considered to be one reason Rome fell?
Lead (lead poisoning)
These were the soldiers that protected Rome.
Legions/legionary
What is the famous saying as Caesar died?
"Et tu Brute?"
List the 5 areas that Rome conquered.
Britain (Britania)
Hispania (Spain/Portugal)
Gaul (France)
Greece
North Africa/Carthage
Describe the groups that made up the government of the Roman Republic. (Must have all to get the points!)
Two consuls, senate, and assemblies
There are more big reasons why Rome fell. What could they be?
Corruption
Over-reliance on slave labor
Economic troubles
Over expansion
Most Roman homes had this central open area often with a garden and rooms around it.
Atrium
On March 15th, 44 BCE, Caesar was killed on this day now called by this name.
The Ides of March