Geography
What was Rome built on?
The Italian Peninsula
The Roman Empire was primarily characterized by this type of religious belief (many gods)
Polytheism
Romans pioneered the use of this building material, which made it possible to construct the massive dome of the Pantheon
Roman Concrete
This type of labor was used heavily on large agricultural estates called latifundia
slave labor
What are the two main social classes
Plebeians and Patricians
What is a major river surrounding Ancient Rome?
The Tiber River
Who was the emperor who legalized Christianity
Constantine
Known as the "Twelve Tables," this was the first formal codification of Roman rules and rights for all citizen
The code of laws
These allowed for fast military travel and connected the empire for trade
Roman roads
This conflict, lasting from the 5th to 3rd century BC, saw plebeians slowly gain political rights from the patricians.
Conflict of the Orders
What is the Northern mountains that were natural barrier but not impassable?
The Alps
What was the temporary position created by the Roman republic for a certain amount of time which the person would have absolute power
Dictator
The Romans adopted and adapted much of their mythology and artistic style from this nearby civilization
The Greeks
The Roman government used this to preserve food, such as fish and meats, for transportation
Salt
At the bottom of the social pyramid, this group had no rights and were often prisoners of war
Slaves
Name the four seas surrounding Ancient Rome
Mediterranean Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Adriatic Sea, and Ionian Sea
This "Dictator" was the first Roman emperor after the death of Julius Caesar.
Augustus/Octavian
These, which included 100 days of games for the public, were a major feature of Roman entertainment
the gladiatorial games
This was the main staple crop that Rome had to import, particularly from Egypt.
Wheat
Despite their status, this group could gain significant wealth and influence, and their sons could become full citizens
Freedmen
This continent was home to Carthage, a major rival to Rome
Africa
What river did Caesar famously cross in 49 BC, effectively declaring war on the Roman Senate
The Rubicon
This term refers to the 200-year period of relative peace and prosperity initiated by Augustus
the Pax Romana
This is the name for the large farming estates owned by the wealthy that forced small farmers out of business
latifundia
Many gladiatorial spectacles were funded by politicians seeking this, the love of the people.
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