Famous Figures
Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power- hungry to the patricians?
Julius Caesar
Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?
Dictator
A structure that carries water over long distances is called...
An Aqueduct
What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?
Veto
Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?
Romulus & Remus
In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the...
Greeks
All of the following were accomplishments of Rome EXCEPT...
a) aqueducts b) The Arch
c) concrete d) the concept of zero
The concept of zero
What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?
Republic
What was Caesar's grandnephew called before he became the first emperor of Rome?
Octavian
What were the WEALTHY landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?
Patricians
By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called the....
Pax Romana
Rome's first code of laws was called the....
Law of Twelve Tables
Who said, "I found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble?"
Augustus Caesar
Commoners such as artisan shopkeepers and owners of small farms were called what?
Plebeians
What were the rights and responsibilities of Ancient Roman citizens?
a) Voting b) Pay Taxes
C) Serve in the Army d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the....
Senate
Which Emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Constantine
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
ONE WORD ANSWER
Consuls
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?
Mediterranean
The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of....
Checks and balances