Key Figures
A celebrated Roman general and statesman who was launching a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated by a group of nobles in the Senate House on the Ides of March.
Who is Julius caesar?
A large Roman structure, used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, could hold up to 50,000 spectators.
What is the Colosseum?
A common garment in roman society, made of a single piece of cloth, was worn by citizens as a symbol of status.
What is a toga?
The primary unit of currency in Ancient Rome, made of bronze, silver, and later gold, and used for both everyday transactions and military pay.
What is the denarius?
A city famously destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, provides valuable archaeological insights into Roman life.
What is Pompeii?
According to the ancient roman legend, Rome was founded by these two twin brothers
Who are Romulus and Remus?
Rome's oldest standing structures, and was originally a temple dedicated to the twelve Roman gods, hence the english translation of the name being “all gods”.
What is the Pantheon?
A staple of the Roman diet, this grain was commonly used to make bread and porridge.
What is wheat?
The political system that replaced the Roman monarchy in 509 BCE, allowing citizens to elect representatives and establishing a Senate to govern the state.
What is a republican government?
Known as the "queen of the roads," this major Roman road connected Rome to southern Italy.
What is the Appian Way?
The king of the Roman gods, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus, was worshipped as the protector of the state.
Who is Jupiter?
Most Romans lived in these multi-story apartment buildings, often cramped and poorly constructed.
What are insulae?
The Roman Empire depended heavily on this kind of labor. This kind of labor was utilized in agriculture, mines, and urban industries. Most of these workers were captured during the wars or bought from traders.
What is slavery?
The Roman calendar that evolved into the modern-day Gregorian calendar.
What is a Julian Calendar?
A type of climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, played a key role in the agricultural success of Ancient Rome, particularly for crops like olives and grapes.
What is the Mediterranean climate?
A Roman emperor, who established the Roman Empire, is known for the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace.
Who is Augustus?
The original name of the Colosseum, a major landmark and symbol of Rome.
What is The Flavian Amphitheater?
A place where wealthy Romans enjoyed relaxing and socializing at these public facilities, which included hot and cold baths.
What are Roman baths?
Elevated structures that transported water from distant sources to cities using gravity.
What are aqueducts?
This is a region in the Roman Empire which was highly noted for fine quality wine and olive oil that were among its major export commodities across the empire.
What is Hispania?
A Roman emperor that declared Christianity the Roman Empire's official religion with the Edict of Thessalonica in 380 CE
Who is Theodosius I?
A large rectangular plaza in Rome served as a center for political, commercial, and social activities
What is the Roman Forum?
This ancient Roman festival honoring Saturn included gift-giving and celebrations that inspired later winter holidays.
What is Saturnalia?
A type of writing instrument used by romans, often made of metal or bone, to inscribe on wax tablets.
What is a stylus?
A famous proverb that highlights the vast network of roman roads/routes that promoted trade and movement of merchandise, Emphasizing that all paths eventually connect to the heart of the empire.
What is "All roads lead to Rome"?