Gods, Legends, & The Roman Republic
True or False: The ancient Romans believed in many gods and goddesses
True
In the Punic Wars, who did Rome fight against?
Carthage
Who was the queen of Egypt who helped Marc Antony?
Cleopatra
a person who belongs to a country and is protected under its laws
citizen
a group of countries or territories under the control of one ruler
empire
Where is the city of Rome located?
Italy
What unique thing did General Hannibal use to attack the Romans?
Elephants
Who became known as Caesar Augustus, Rome’s first emperor, after he took power?
Octavian
someone from another country
foreigner
the main city of a country and the home of the country’s government
capital
Who were Romulus and Remus? What did they do?
The twin brothers, who, according to legend, founded Rome
After the Romans defeated an enemy, what happened to the land?
It became a part of Rome
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
The Senate thought he was too powerful
to win control of a land by attacking an enemy or fighting a war
conquer
money that people pay to the government
tax
What were members of the powerful and wealthy families in Rome called?
Patricians
Who conquered Gaul and became a dictator during the last days of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar
Augustus was a good emperor because... (tell me two things he did as emperor)
Built new roads, buildings, and temples. Bought land for soldiers. Gave food to the poor. Started Rome's first fire and police department.
a war between people who live in the same country
civil war
a government in which people elect others to represent them
republic
What were the poor working men and women of Rome called?
Plebeians
What did Julius Caesar famously say in a letter back to Rome?
"Veni, Vidi, Vici" or "I came, I saw, I conquered"
Who assassinated Julius Caesar? (I need the group and one specific individual who was his friend)
Roman senators, including Caesar’s friend, Brutus
a structure for carrying water across long distances
aqueduct
a person who speaks or acts for someone else
representative