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Tibits of Knowledge
100

Who was the person that declared himself "Dictator for Life"? He was very popular amongst the people. (page 134)

Julius Caesar

100

What was the capital of the Western Roman Empire?

Rome

100
Italy is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides. What is geographic term?
What is a peninsula
100

Roman’s first government(page 129)

What is a Republic

100

A code of laws passed to ensure all citizens were treated equal.  These were placed in the Roman Marketplace. (page 130)

The Twelve Tables

200

What are some lasting achievements from Ancient Rome? (page 138)

Roads, Sanitation Systems, Arches in buildings, the Colosseum, aqueducts, bridges

200

Tell at least one advantage that lead to economic and political growth due to Ancient Rome's geography.

** Mild, sunny climate which was good for growing crops

**Inland location made it more difficult to be attacked by sea

** Tiber River provided water for farming.

**The Mediterranean Sea made trade easier

**Mountain Ranges made invasion more difficult

**Trading with other countries boosted Rome's political power

200
Rome had an abundant and stable food supply because of this.
What is a mild climate
200

They were elected to office, were a small minority group, and nobles(page 129)

What are Patricians

200

What is a Rule of Law?(page 130)

Laws that apply to all people, regardless of social class. 

300

Who is Jesus and why is he important to the Religion of Ancient Rome? (page 140)

Most believed Jesus to be the messiah. Before the birth of Christ the Ancient Romans were polytheistic.  They established the religion of Christianity after his birth and became MONOTHEISTIC.

300

This was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire

Constantinople

300

Rome is located along this river

Tiber River

300

If I were a trader, craftsman or farmer, I would belong to this group.(page 129)

What are plebeians

300

What happened during the Roman Civil War? (page 132)

The citizens were divided into those that supported the plebians and those that supported the patricians. 

400

This was a period of peace, stability, and progress during the 200 years of the Augustan Age. No major wars were fought during this time. (page 135)

Pax Romano

400

What is the name of the mountain range that is a Natural Boundary of ancient Rome? 

The Italian Alps

400

Name the main sea Ancient Rome was on

 Mediterranean Sea

400

The three societal groups Rome was divided into. (page 129)

What are Plebeians , Patricians, and Slaves. Plebeians - common people Patricians - wealthy and powerful citizens  Slaves - no rights 

400

What are checks and balances?  (page 131)

Checks and balances ensure that no one branch of the Government has any more power than the other. 

500

HE was one of Jesus' followers that spread Christianity throughout the known world.  He was a powerful message for the Christian faith. (page 140)

Paul

500
What three continents did the Roman Empire include?
What are Europe, Africa, and Asia
500

Tell me one thing that the Tiber River provided.

Fresh water for drinking, watering crops, and bathing...Food

500

The government Romans had during war time.(page 134)

What is a dictatorship

500

Why were the people in Ancient Rome angry with Julius Caesar? (page 134)

He named himself dictator for life.  Most believed he was becoming too powerful.