Government & Power
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What were Roman soldiers called?
Legionaries
What were rich Romans called?
Patricians
What carried water into Roman cities?
Aqueducts
Who was king of the Roman gods?
Jupiter
What was Rome’s government called before it became an empire?
Republic
What was a Roman army unit called?
Legion
What were common people called?
Plebeians
What was the famous arena for gladiators?
Colosseum
What religion spread through Rome?
Christianity
What group advised Roman leaders and made laws?
Senate
Why was the Roman army strong?
Training, discipline, weapons
What group had no freedom and worked without pay?
Enslaved people or slaves
Why were Roman roads important?
Trade and military travel
How did Romans worship their gods?
emples, prayers, sacrifices
Who became dictator of Rome before the empire began?
Julius Caesar
How did Rome control its empire?
Roads, armies, laws
Was Roman society fair?
No, it was unequal
How did Roman engineering help cities?
Improved water, transport, and buildings
How did religion affect leaders?
Influenced decisions and laws
Did power strengthen or weaken Rome?
Both, depending on the leader and situation
Why was Rome so successful in war?
Strong organization and strategy
What was life like for most Romans?
Hard for poor and enslaved people, better for rich
How do Roman inventions still affect us today?
Roads, plumbing, architecture
How did Christianity change Rome?