Geography/Religion
What river was Ancient Rome built near?
Tiber River
What did Romans create to help with trade and travel?
Roads
What are laws?
Rules people must follow
What was the job of most Romans?
Farmers
Who were enslaved people?
People forced to work without pay
What sea helped Rome trade and travel?
Mediterranean Sea
What invention of theirs helped carry water into cities?
Aqueducts
What type of government did early Rome have?
Republic
What is trade?
Exchanging goods
What were the two main social classes?
Partricians and Plebeians
Why was Rome's location helpful for trade?
Close to water routes/central location
What large building was used for entertainment?
Colosseum
Who had more power: partricians or plebeians?
Partricians
Name one thing Romans traded.
Olive oil, wine, grain, grapes, metal, silk
Which social class had the most power?
Partricians
Why type of religion did Romans practice?
Polytheism
What structure made buildings stronger?
Arches
Who were the leaders of the Senate?
Senators
Who did majority of labor in Rome?
Enslaved people
What role did women have?
Depended on social class, limited rights, managed home
What religion later spread in Rome?
Christianity
How do Roman accomplishments affect us today?
Roads, buildings, laws still used
How did Rome's government change over time?
Republic to Empire
How did trade help Rome grow?
Brought wealth and resources
How did social class affect people's lives?
Access to power, jobs, rights