Geogrpahy
Rome was
originally built
on seven hills
near the end of
which river?
Tiber River
In Roman
mythology, who
is said to have
founded the
city of Rome
after killing his
twin brother?
Romulus
What was a
major cause of
tension
between the
Romans and
the Jews in the
province of
Judea?
The Romans
practiced
polytheism
while the Jews
were
monotheistic.
system of
government in
which officials
are chosen by
the people
republic
ruler who has
complete
control over a
government; in
Ancient Rome,
a leader
appointed to
rule for 6
months in
times of
emergency
dictator
Which
mountain range
is known as the
'backbone' of
Italy, extending
across the
center of the
peninsula?
The Apennines
Why was
Roman religion
so similar to
Greek
mythology?
The Romans
conquered
Greece and
adopted many
of their gods.
Which Roman
emperor ended
the persecution
of Christians by
issuing the
Edict of Milan?
Constantine
huge estates
bought up by
newly wealthy
Roman citizens
latifundia
domination by
one country of
the political,
economic, or
cultural life of
another country
or region
imperialism
How did the
geography of
Italy benefit
the Romans in
terms of
defense?
Hills,
mountains, and
seas acted as
natural barriers
against
invaders.
What did the
early ancient
Romans believe
in?
Polytheism
What was the
result of the
Roman-Jewish
Wars regarding
the city of
Jerusalem?
Jerusalem was
largely
destroyed and
the Jews were
forced to
leave.
power to block
a government
action
veto
member of the
lower class in
Ancient Rome,
including
farmers,
merchants,
artisans, and
traders
plebeian
Why is the
Italian
peninsula easy
to find on a
map? (Hint:
What does it
look like?)
A high-heeled
boot.
Who were the
three most
important
Roman gods?
Jupiter, Juno,
and Minerva
What is a
'parable' as
used by Jesus
in his
teachings?
A short story
that teaches a
moral lesson.
official in
Ancient Rome
who was
elected by the
plebeians to
protect their
interest
tribune
population
count
census
At its height,
the Roman
Empire
consisted of
how many
modern-day
countries?
47
In Greek
mythology,
Ares was the
god of war.
Who was the
god of war
according to
Roman
mythology?
Mars
In what year
did Christianity
become the
official religion
of Rome?
380
basic unit of
the ancient
Roman army,
made up of
about 5,000
soldiers
legion
official from the
patrician class
who supervised
the government
and
commanded
the armies
consul