Roman Government
Key Figures
Roman Achievements
Borrowed from Other Cultures
Early Christianity
100

This group of wealthy Roman men advised leaders and helped make laws.

What is the Senate?

100

Roman general who crossed the Rubicon River and started a civil war

Who is Julius Caesar?

100

Roman structures that carried water to cities.

What are aqueducts?

100

The exchange of ideas and culture between civilizations.

What is cultural diffusion?

100

Belief in one God.

What is monotheism?

200

Rome's form of government with elected officials (before emperors).

What is a republic?

200

First emperor of Rome

Who is Augustus?
200

Roman roads helped with these two things across the empire.

What are trade and communication?

200

A great trading civilization ruled the Mediterranean Sea that influenced Greece before Rome.

Who were the Phoenicians?

200

This Jewish preacher was sentenced to death for treason.

Who is Jesus?

300

The idea that everyone, even leaders, must obey the law.

What is rule of law?

300

Roman leader known for serving Rome as dictator and then giving up power?

Who is Cincinnatus?

300
Large Roman arenas used for entertainment, like gladiator games and plays?

What are amphitheaters?

300

Rome borrowed these from Greece: gods, architecture, and this writing system.

What is the alphabet?

300

Romans often punished Christians because they refused to worship this person.

Who is the emperor?

400

Two Roman officials who share power?

What are consuls?

400

Roman emperor who made Christianity legal?

Who is Constantine?

400
Roman written laws displayed publicly in the Forum so everyone knew what was expected of them.

What are the Twelve Tables (legal codes)?

400

Rome spread its culture through conquest and this network system?

What are roads?

400

This follower of Jesus is considered the first leader of the Christian Church because he helped spread Christianity in the early years.

Who is Peter?

500

The Roman idea of having different branches of government later influenced the Founding Fathers of the USA.

What is separation of powers?

500
Known as one of the "Good Emperors", this emperor built a wall in Britain.

Who is Hadrian?

500

Made of volcanic ash, limestone, and water, the Romans used this material to build strong buildings and bridges.

What is cement?

500

This famous trade route connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, helping spread goods, ideas, and culture to Rome.

What is the Silk Road?

500

This follower of Jesus traveled across the Roman Empire to teach about Jesus and wrote letters that became part of the New Testament.

Who is Paul?