Who were the Twin brothers who were allegedly raised by a she wolf and founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
100
What is a republic?
Government in which citizens rule their leaders
100
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar.
100
What is one thing the United States has that we can thank Rome for?
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200
What was a consul?
Head of Republic, served 1 year, voted for by assembly
200
What continent and country is Rome located in?
Europe, Italy
200
What are the man made devices that brought water to the city of Rome?
Aqueducts
200
200 years of peace and prosperity started by Augustus Caesar.
Pax Romana
200
Who was Marcus Arelius' son who was so hated that he was strangled to death after 12 years of being in power?
Commodus
300
Define a legion
Divisions of Roman Soldiers, between 5500 and 6000
300
True or false, Rome's mountains were more rugged and made it very hard to unify Rome.
False
300
Describe how the Roman Republic seperated powers.
Consul, Senate, Assembly
300
Why was Julius Caesar Killed?
Senate though he was becoming too powerful.
300
What is inflation?
A period of increasing prices.
400
What is a triumvirate?
Group of three people who rule with equal power.
400
The U.S. Government adopted all of the following Roman ideas except:
A. The Senate
B. The Assembly (House of Representatives)
C. System of Checks and Balances
D. Veto
E. Political Parties
E
400
Who were the two sides in the Punic Wars?
Rome & Carthage
400
What were some things the romans did in their Leisure time?
Bath houses, Colisseum, Plays, etc.
400
How many Punic wars were there?
3
500
What is a tariff?
tax on imports
500
What was the first group to settle Rome called?
The Etruscans
500
Who was the leader of Carthage? What animals are they said to have used during their attack?
Hannibal, Elephants
500
What are two reasons the Empire of Rome fell? Explain them.
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500
Which emperor made his horse a member of the senate?