LEADERS
When Julius Caesar crossed this river, it meant war.
What is the Rubicon?
Heads of the Rome during the Republic
consuls
This latin word is used in our government today which means to cancel or reject a law or policy
What is veto?
Controlling THIS body of water enabled the Roman empire able to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East?
Mediterranean
A time period of dictators when there was peace and order and achievements starting with Octavian (Augustus)
Pax Romana
This would be the ruler during times of crisis expected to give up power when job completed.
dictator
This crazy guy made his horse a consul
Caligula
This forms a natural boarder at the north of Italy.
What are the Alps?
What is the name for when there was a succession of "good emperors."
the five good emperors
This country was a naval powerhouse to the south of Rome during the Republic.
What is Carthage?
Officials who were like the governors of the provinces
Proconsuls
The iconic venue used for gladiatorial competitions and entertainment.
What is the Colosseum?
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were offspring of which God?
Mars (Roman God of War)
The plebeians got this representative body called ______
Council of the Plebs
This large system made it fast and easy for the army and trade to travel the vast Roman Empire
What are roads?
The city of Rome was built in what modern state/country?
Italy
What emperor was the first of the Pax Romana
Octavian
Class that made up the members of the Roman Senate.
What are the Patrician (the upper class)?
These carried water into Roman cities and were designed using the architectural feature of the arch.
What are aqueducts?
These provided a good defense as they were high up and allowed for view and safety
What is seven hills