The Roman Republic
This form of government in Rome meant people elected leaders to represent them.
What is a republic?
These two leaders were elected each year to run the Roman Republic.
What are consuls?
This Roman general crossed the Rubicon River, starting a civil war.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This leader became Rome’s first emperor.
Who is Augustus (Octavian)?
These large arenas hosted gladiator fights.
What is the Colosseum?
This group of wealthy landowners made up the ruling class of the Republic.
Who are the patricians?
This powerful council advised the consuls and controlled finances.
What is the Senate?
Caesar was named this type of ruler for life.
What is dictator?
This long period of peace in Rome lasted about 200 years.
What is the Pax Romana?
This structure carried water into Roman cities.
What is an aqueduct?
These common people made up most of Rome’s population.
Who are the plebeians?
These officials protected the rights of the plebeians.
What are tribunes?
After Caesar’s death, these two avenged him.
Who is Octavian and Marc Antony?
This emperor divided the empire into eastern and western halves.
Who is Diocletian?
Romans wrote using this language.
What is Latin?
This set of laws was written down and displayed publicly in Rome.
What is the Twelve Tables?
In times of emergency, Rome could appoint this type of temporary ruler.
What is a dictator?
Caesar was assassinated on this day in March.
What are the Ides of March?
What is March 15?
This emperor made Christianity legal in the empire.
Who is Constantine?
This type of Roman law dealt with disputes between citizens, such as property, contracts, and family matters.
What is civil law?
This war between Rome and Carthage included the famous general Hannibal.
What are the Punic Wars?
This word means “I forbid it".
What is veto?
These conspirators, including Brutus and Cassius, killed Caesar.
Who are the Roman senators/conspirators?
This city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire after Constantine moved the capital there.
What is Constantinople?
This Roman system connected the empire and helped the military move quickly.
What are Roman roads (or All Roads Lead to Rome)?