Roman Government & Law
What city was the capital of the Roman Empire?
rome
What is a tunic?
simple clothing item made from wool
What did Roman soldiers use to protect themselves in battle?
Shield
what was Romes religion after their first
christianity
What were Roman aqueducts mainly built to carry into cities?
fresh water
What type of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
A republic
What are villas or domus?
large homes
what was roman armor called
Lorica Segmentata
what was Romes first religion
polytheistic pagan religion
What material did Romans invent that made their buildings very strong and long-lasting?
Concrete
What structure did the Romans build to carry water over long distances into their cities?
aqueducts
Where did Romans go to bathe and socialize?
Public baths
What type of spear did Roman soldiers throw before fighting up close?
Pilum
who was the most important god in rome
Jupiter (Jove)
What large Roman structure was used for gladiator fights and public shows?
The Colosseum
what are the twelve tables?
written laws
What was a Roman teacher called?
Litterator
What was the first major battle that the Roman army lost, where they were trapped and forced to surrender to the Samnites?
Caudine Forks
who was the goddess of the hunt, moon and wild animals in rome
diana
What Roman building feature allowed them to create wide roofs and tall buildings, like in bathhouses?
Arches
Who was the first emperor of Rome after the fall of the Roman Republic?
Augustus (Octavian)
What Roman entertainment involved fighters in arenas?
Gladiator games
What city did the early Roman army fight first when they began expanding their territory?
veii
who was the least important god in Rome
no god was consider least important
What type of Roman road design helped their roads last for hundreds of years?
What type of Roman road design helped their roads last for hundreds of years?