Geography
Which geographic feature was central in helping Rome unify its empire?
Mediterranean Sea
Which countries were involved in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
Which society were the Roman pantheon of Gods based on?
Greece
What was the Pax Romana?
Roman Golden Age, a period of stability and prosperity.(24 BC - 180 AD)
After the dividing of the Roman Empire into eastern and western halves, which half would fall to barbarian invasions in 476 CE?
The Western Roman Empire
Which three continents did Rome control territory in?
Europe, Africa (North Africa) and Asia (Middle East)
The assassination of which historic figure/leader would lead to the end of the Roman Republic and the establishment of an imperial system?
Julius Caeser
Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
4. government and law
The construction of maintiance of ________ would connect cities throughout the Roman Empire to each other and to Rome.
Roads
What is one reason why barbarian invasions of Rome effective in weakening its power?
- consistent and numerous invasions
- lack of soldiers, lack of loyalty to Rome
- administrative inefficiencies
Which river is the city of Rome located on?
Tiber River
During the Second Punic War, the General Hannibal Barca would lead an invasion of Italy by crossing his army through what mountain range?
The Alps Mountains
What were the Twelve Tables?
a foundational set of written laws for Rome
Roman culture was strongly influenced by which earlier civilization?
Ancient Greece
The ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
modern democracy and republican forms of government
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
The central location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region.
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus Caesar
Describe the difference between the patrician and plebeian classes of citizens in the Roman Empire?
Patricians - wealthy elites, aristocracy
Plebeians - common citizens
Which statement best explains why the Roman Empire was able to control such a large territory?
A. Rome relied only on diplomacy and avoided warfare
B. Rome combined strong military organization with efficient administration
C. Rome discouraged trade and travel within the empire
D. Rome allowed each province to operate independently without oversight
B. Rome combined strong military organization with efficient administration
The division of the Roman Empire into eastern and western halves was intended to
make governing the large empire easier
The first Punic War would begin as a dispute over which island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily
Which emperor would issue the Edict of Milan in the year 313 CE, which ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
Emperor Constantine, the first Christian Emperor of Rome
Briefly explain the founding myth of Rome
Brothers Romulus and Remus abandoned as infants, raised by wolves. Founded the city of Rome, Romulus kills Remus for control of the city.
How did the Roman Empire initially react to the rise of Christianity?
Persecution
What Roman province did Jesus of Nazareth live?
Judea