Rulers
These were the founders of Rome, twin brothers who were the children of Mars and raised by a wolf.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
The first Romans worshiped many Gods, but changed their name to Latin. Which civilization did these gods originally come from?
What is Ancient Greece?
A large military force - In the Roman Army this was a group of about 8,000 soldiers.
What is a legion?
A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by one leader.
What is a empire?
In the beginning, Romans did this to beat their enemies in war.
What is copy their weapons?
A jew who was crucified, starting a new religion.
Who is Jesus?
A term meaning incorporating the culture of the Greeks
What is Hellenistic?
This was a series of wars between Rome and Carthage.
What are the Punic Wars?
Rome was called a ____________ because citizens voted for a representative to make decisions on their behalf.
What is a republic?
This was a burial chamber or underground cemetery for Christians.
What are the catacombs?
A leader and a general who was loved by the people -- although he was killed by the Senate and his death was the end of the Roman Republic.
Who is Julius Caesar?
The name of Hebrews - a monotheistic group who's religion is known as Judaism.
Who are the Israelites or Jews?
One of the territories Rome conquered - it is called France today.
What is Gual?
The wealthy group of Romans, called Patricians, made up this law making body of the republic.
What is the senate?
This cement structure was where you might see gladiators battle or criminals fight wild animals.
What is the colosseum?
This ruler of Carthage took Elephants over the Alps in the second Punic Wars.
Who is Hannibal?
When someone would die for what they believe in? The Christians in Rome were this and that helped spread their religion.
What is a martyr?
The eight pieces of equipment by the Roman Soldier were: javelin, sandals, sword, tunic, armor, belt, helmet, and ________.
What is a shield?
Early Christians were forced to hide in these underground rooms and tunnels.
What are catacombs?
Thanks to this achievement, the Romans were able to build roads, huge rounded domes, arches, the pantheon, and those famous structure are still standing today.
What is cement?
Rome's first emperor - he was considered the greatest leader of all.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
A term for Romans sending Jews from Judea to other parts of the empire
What is "the scattering?"
What is Gaul (or France)?
A time of great peace in Rome - it came after the rule of Augustus Caesar.
What is the Pax Romana?
This structure carried fresh water to towns and cities. It was a feat of engineering and they were built all over the empire. Some are still standing in France, Spain, Greece, and the Middle East.
What are Aqueducts?