Bad Guys
Who was the most famous "dictator" in ancient Rome?
Julius Caesar
Rome was this before it was an Empire.
Republic
Building material used in construction of roads and tall buildings
Who are the legendary two brothers who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
This is the country where Rome is located
Italy
He was emperor of the Western Roman Empire when the Empire split in two--nasty guy!
Diocletian
Which two groups of people SUPPOSEDLY had a say in government? HINT: think richer and poorer people
Patricians and Plebians
What did the Romans invent so water could travel from far away to the city?
The aqueduct
First Emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
Which group of people had the best education?
Patricians
Attacked Rome through the mountains with elephants.
Hannibal
Name the voting members of government in the era of the Republic
Consuls
Had many layers and ran all over the empire...
Roads
Name one of the good guy emperors...
Hadrian, Constantine
On which continent is Rome located?
Europe
Name two barbarian tribes that entered Rome.
Huns, Goths, Visigoths, Vandals
What was the top length of time a dictator could hold office, according to Roman law?
6 months
What is the circus, in ancient Rome?
circular venue for gladiator fights, etc.
I was an Egyptian Pharaoh/Queen. I supported Julius Caesar and then Marc Antony.
Who is Cleopatra?
Why did emperors provide bread and circuses "for free" for poor people?
Many poor people were angry. Bread was given so they had food. Circuses were places could go to watch gladiators or chariot races.The idea was to keep them from rebelling!
So nasty that he is the subject of modern movies...
Nero
Rome's Code of Conduct was called....
The 12 Tables
What were some achievements of the Etruscan people?
Etruscans did wall paintings called frescoes. They were the first ones to worship the "Roman" gods, and they wore "togas."
I supported Julius Caesar and opposed Augustus' rise to power.
Who is Marc Antony?
Describe the geography of the city of ancient Rome.
It was along 15 miles of the Tiber River and built on 7 hills. It is also along the seashore.