Location/Geography
Which river is Rome located?
The Tiber river
What type of government is Rome?
A republic
what did the Romans do to Christians?
They where persecuted
Which emperor was assassinated because he had to much power?
Julius Caesar
Who founded Rome in the legends?
Romulus and Remus
How many hills where Rome built on?
How did Rome run the government?
A democracy
Which emperor began Christianity?
Constantine
What did the people do to Tarquin the Proud?
They overthrew him
Which language did Romans speak?
Latin
Where is Rome located?
In the middle of the Italian peninsula
How many consuls where elected?
Two consuls
What symbol did Constantine have the solders put on their shield ?
A cross
Which period began when Tiberius became emperor?
The imperial period
What caused Rome to fall?
Barbarians got hungry
Which mountain ranges where important to Rome?
The Alps and Apennine Mountains
Who are the major land owners who formed the ruling class?
Patricians
Who was the Roman citizen that sent letters to local Christians?
Paul
How long did Julius Caesar rule?
5 years
When was Rome formed?
8th century BC
How many miles away is the Mediterranean sea from Rome?
15 miles away from Rome
What is a class of Roman commoners made up of miner land owners, farmers, merchants, and craftsmen?
Plebeians
What was a gathering of Christian leaders to determine the formal beliefs of Christianity?
Counsel of Nicaea
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
What caused Rome to rise?
Military power, political flexibility, and economic expansion.