Roman Culture
What important water-related innovation did the Romans develop?
Aqueducts
What group of assembly approved Roman laws?
The Senate
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus
What massive infrastructure project played a role in facilitating Roman trade?
The road system
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Empire)?
Constantinople
What role did public baths play in Roman society?
Social Gatherings and Hygiene
What was the highest executive office of the Roman Republic?
Consul
Which system of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?
Republic
What entertainment was available to the citizens of Rome?
Chariot Races or Gladiator Battles
What building material revolution did the Romans create?
Concrete
What is one thing that led to the fall of Rome
What Roman political governing principle, that differs from Athenian direct-democracy, is still used today in counties such as the United States and France?
Representative Government
Which Roman emperor "fiddled while Rome burned?" (actually, preforming on the lyre, not fiddle)
Nero
Which trade good,often used as payment for soldiers, was most valuable in Roman times?
Salt
Who was the ruling class?
Patricians
Who did Roman law not protect?
Slaves
What aspect of Roman society, advanced by thinkers like Cicero and codified by Emperor Justinian, influenced modern governments?
Legal System
Which Roman water system is still used today in the city of Rome?
Sewer system
Name a Roman type currency used in trade.
Denarius / Sestertius
Who finally conquered the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Empire)?
The Ottoman Turks
What was the legendary founding date of Rome?
(Double points for correct day)
753 BC
(April 21st)
What were the first written laws called?
12 Tables
What is the name for the prolonged period of peace that existed under Roman rule?
Pax Romana
What was the main trade route that connected Rome to China?
Silk Road
In what year did the Byzantine Empire finally fall.
1453