Geography
What river is Rome built on?
The Tiber River
What language did Romans speak?
Who was the first Roman emperor?
Octavian (Augustus Caesar)
A military general who became dictator and was assassinated.
Julius Caesar
What did Romans wear?
Togas and Tunics
What mountain range is near Rome?
The Apennine Mountains
Name one major Roman god.
Jupiter, Mars, or Venus.
What is a form of government where citizens elect representatives?
A republic
Who fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
What type of public building was essential for social life in Roman cities?
The Forum.
Name one sea that borders Italy.
The Mediterranean Sea.
The Ionian Sea.
The Tyrrhenian Sea.
The Adriatic Sea.
What was the main meal of the day?
Dinner (cena).
Who made laws and governed the city?
The Senate
A period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
Pax Romana
What was a common breakfast food for ancient Romans?
Bread with honey or cheese.
Which island is south of Italy?
Sicily.
What is the Colosseum used for?
Gladiatorial games and public spectacles.
Name one branch of Roman government.
The Consuls, Senate, Assemblies.
Who was said to have founded Rome?
Romulus (and Remus)
What was the Thermae (where people would socialize)?
Bathhouses
What architectural feature did the Romans develop that allowed them to build large structures?
The arch
What is a gladiator?
A fighter who battled in arenas for entertainment.
What is the significance of the Twelve Tables?
They were the first written laws in Rome.
A law that granted religious freedom to Christians in Rome.
The Edict of Milan
What were the two social classes in Ancient Rome?
Patricians and Plebians