ANCIENT ROME
Military Hero, Dictator for Life of Rome, Killed by senators.
Julius Caesar
The Term "Pax Romana" refers to the --
What is the two hundred years of peace in Rome?
Who is the first true emperor of Rome?
August Caesar
Romulus and Remus
Who are the legendary two brothers who founded Rome?
I was the first king of Rome.
Who is Romulus?
Carthage
What is the country the Romans fought during the Punic Wars.
Rome's first written set of laws were called
Twelve Tables
The city of Rome was built on this river.
What is the Tiber?
This is a curved architectural structure made of stones that fit tightly together. It was used to create other structures like bridges and amphitheaters.
What is the arch?
The Romans invented this strong, waterproof building material.
What is concrete?
What was the name of the last Roman Emperor?
Romulus
What are some of the enduring engineering achievements from Ancient Rome?
The Roman arch and building of roads, bridges, and aqueducts
How much territory did Augustus add to the Roman Empire?
He nearly doubled its size.
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage (Via the Alps!).
Who is Hannibal?
This is the art of public speaking.
The major sea most helped ancient Rome to carry on trade?
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
Person in Ancient Rome who fought in an arena for entertainment - usually a slave
Who is a gladiator?
This was clothing worn by men to show citizenship of Rome
What is a toga?
ordinary citizen of Rome
plebeian
this group of the Roman Republic, advised consuls, controlled money and foreign policy, and were mostly patricians.
Sentate
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
What are aqueducts?
thin piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides - Italy is an example
What is a peninsula?
government where people elect leaders to make decisions.
republic
What were the four main causes of the fall of Rome?
1. Civilian unhappiness
2. Corruption
3. Barbarian Invasions
4. Division of the Empire
capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
What is Constantinople?