Politics
Who ushered in the Pax Romana?
Augustus Caesar
What peninsula was Rome surrounded by?
Italian peninsula
What was the first written legal code in Ancient Rome?
The Twelve Tables
In which month was Saturnalia celebrated?
December
What was the highest class on the social hierarchy in Rome?
Senators
What came after the Roman Republic?
The Roman Empire
What did the Alps provide for Rome?
Protection from invaders
What famous stadium was built from 72-80 CE?
The Colosseum
What did 'Household Gods' symbolize in Roman Polytheism?
The importance of family and loved ones
What were "Common Citizens" called in Rome?
Plebeians
Who played a crucial role in the transition from the Roman republic to the Roman Empire?
Julius Caesar
What river provided fresh water for Rome?
Tiber River
What material did the Romans create that is used in modern buildings today?
Concrete
What is the official religion in Rome today?
What did Rome trade?
Wheat, grapes, olives, and metals.
Around how long did the Roman Empire Last?
500 years
What sea helped Rome trade and communicate with other places?
The Mediterranean Sea
What was the biggest market in ancient Rome?
Trajan's Market
When did Roman citizens start following Christianity?
313 CE
What was the standard coin in Rome made out of?
Silver
Fill in the blank:
After overthrowing the __________ __________, the Roman Republic was established.
Etruscan Monarchy
What was the Road in the Roman Road Network that connected across almost all of Rome?
Appian Way
Name three or more things the Colosseum hosted
Gladiator fights, Animal hunts, Public Executions, Plays
What was the name of the Roman Emperor that made Christianity legal, in 380 CE?
Theodosius I
Name all the classes on the social hierarchy of Rome from most to least powerful
Senators, Patricians, Plebeians, Freedmen, Slaves