Geography/
Architecture
Architecture
Aqueducts were very important in ancient Rome. What was their main purpose?
Transport water from the mountains to the city
Rome’s civilization was directly influenced by which ancient cultures?
Greece
Describes a Republic government.
Citizens who vote for their leader
Who is known as the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
The Senate and patrician class disliked Julius Caesar. What was one of the reasons for their dislike?
He was taking away much of their power
Besides columns, which architectural features did Romans add to their buildings?
Dome, Arch
Early Rome was divided into two main social classes. What was the name for average citizens like farmers and merchants?
Plebeians
Around 500 B.C., the Roman nobles overthrew the last king. What kind of government did they set up?
Republic
What is the holy book of Christians?
The Bible
Rome’s first set of written laws was displayed in the city center. What were these laws called?
Twelve Tables
What geographic feature helped Rome interact and trade with other lands?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Romance languages, like French and Spanish, come from which ancient Roman language?
Latin
How did Julius Caesar’s actions change the Roman government?
Rome moved towards dictatorship
From which religion did Christianity develop?
Judaism
What does Pax Romana refer to in Roman history?
A long period of peace in the Roman Empire
What factors helped Rome to become a world power?
Good soil, water supply, mild climate
What language spoken in ancient Rome is the root of languages like French, Italian, and Spanish?
Latin
Which of the following is an example of how Rome influenced the U.S. government?
The system of checks and balances
Before Christianity, what type of religion did the Romans practice?
Polytheistic
What are the main reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Being attacked by outsiders, running out of money, and disorganized political leadership.