Important People
This Jewish man reportedly performed miracles, and his death and rumored resurrection began a new Religion.
Jesus
An Arena in which Chariot Races, Sports, and tournaments were held for the common people.
Colosseum
This group of Roman citizens included the majority of the population (merchants, artisans, farmers, etc.)
Plebeians
Who was fighting in the Punic Wars? (_____ vs. ____)
Rome vs. Carthage
Most people near the end of Rome did not have jobs due to _________ doing work.
Slaves
This Emperor did a lot of changes during his reign, including founding the calendar we use today, but was stabbed to death by his friends.
Julius Caesar
Slaves that were trained to fight in tournaments and, if they were good enough, they could win their freedom.
Gladiator
This group of the Roman population were the wealthy elite and made up the Senate.
What was Rome's battle plan after the battle of Cannae?
Attack Carthaginians in Spain and invade Carthage
Visigoths
This general from Carthage invaded Rome riding on an Elephant, but ended up losing the war.
Hannibal
A Roman pipeline or channel built to carry water to populated areas.
Aqueduct
The Romans had two elected officials that ruled as the kings of the government, who were called the ______.
Consuls
50,000 Roman soldiers dead; Romans now afraid that Carthage will march on Rome
What were the three legacies of Rome?
1) The Latin Language
2) Architecture
3) Roman System of Law
This emperor legalized Christianity and moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium.
Constantine
A person who practices a belief or opinion that goes against a main religion.
Heretic (Heresy)
This became the basis of Roman law and it stated the rights and duties of the Roman citizen.
The 12 Tables
What were the results of the Battle of Zama?
Rome conquers Carthage, burns city to the ground, and enslaves the people
What was the impact of the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius?
Pax Romana ends; later Emperors unable to govern giant empire
This Emperor was cruel and violent, and is rumored to have burned down Rome.
Nero
A Period of peace in Ancient Rome that united 50 million people under Roman law, while also allowing other cultures, religions, and languages.
Pax Romana
Who abolished the old Roman government system and created the position of Emperor for life?
Julius Caesar
How did the Geography of the Roman Empire change after the Punic Wars?
The Roman Empire became much larger; spanned from Spain into Africa and the Middle East
What did Diocletian do in 284 A.D to restore order?
Split Roman Entire into two - West and East