Government
Who led the Executive Branch in Rome?
Consuls
Which emperor divided the empire into two parts because he thought it was too big to govern?
Diocletian
Structure built for the purpose of carrying water into and throughout the city
Aqueduct
Who were the trained fighters that fought in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
What was the name of the commercial and social area located in the center of Rome?
Forum
True or False: The Executive Branch in Rome AND the United States is responsible for leading the military.
True
Which emperor converted the Roman Empire to Christianity?
Constantine
Lower class in Rome, mostly made up of farmers
Plebeians
Where did chariot races take place?
Circus Maximus
What is the name of the building originally dedicated to the Roman gods?
Pantheon
How did someone become a member of the Assembly in Rome?
They were elected by Plebeians
Octavian was responsible for ushering in a 200-year period of peace in Rome called what?
Pax Romana
Upper class in Rome, made up of wealthy landowners
Patricians
Executions also took place in the Colosseum. What type of people were executed?
Criminals and/or Christians
What building material did Romans invent by mixing volcanic dust and mortar?
Cement/Concrete
How many praetors led the Judicial Branch in Rome?
8
Which emperor was blamed for starting a fire that burned down Rome?
Nero
Form of government in which the people and their elected representatives hold power
Republic
How would an emperor show whether a wounded fighter should live or die?
Thumbs up or thumbs down signal
Which civilization influenced the Roman use of columns in their architecture?
Greeks
In Rome, which legislative body was responsible for advising the consuls?
Senate
Which emperor built the Colosseum?
"Rule of four"
Tetrarchy
What is another word for Roman baths?
Thermae
Which architectural design strategy played a part in Romans being able to build larger and more complex buildings?
Arches (and concrete)