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What was the name of the device Rome created to more effectively fight Carthage in a sea battle?
The Corvus
A member of a wealthy and powerful Roman family was called what?
Patrician
What was the name of the series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage?
The Punic Wars
Every Roman wore this basic article of clothing. What was it called?
Toga
What was the nickname given to the common people of Rome, i.e. those who didn't come from wealthy families?
Plebeians
What was Carthage's most effective weapon against Roman infantry?
War Elephants
When a military force surrounds an enemy city or stronghold, traditionally for months at a time, and prevents supplies from reaching that city, in order to force a surrender, this tactic is called a what?
Siege
An official set of beliefs, typically held by a church or religious body, is called what?
Doctrine
Who was the legendary Carthaginian general who almost defeated Rome in the 2nd Punic War?
Hannibal
Here in the United States we elect representatives to rule/govern for us. What type of government is this called?
Republic
What was the name of the Roman building most well-known for holding gladiatorial combat?
The Colosseum
What did it mean to be adopted by the current Roman Emperor as their heir?
It meant you were going to be the next Emperor.
During the time of the Roman Republic, or later the Roman Empire, what did it mean to be proscribed by a Roman Consul or other leading authority figure?
It meant you were marked as an enemy of the state to be executed.
What was the Cursus Honorum?
The succession of Roman political offices
The "Ides of March" is a reference to what famous event that happened on March 15, 44 BC?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
According to history, when the city of Rome was established in 753 BC by brothers Romulus and Remus, how did Romulus become the 1st King of Rome?
Romulus killed his brother Remus
This Roman Emperor became the first Christian Emperor of Rome after, allegedly seeing a burning cross in the sky prior to a battle.
Constantine the Great
Which Roman Emperor is often cited as the greatest Emperor in Rome's history?
Caesar Augustus
What is the significance of the year 193 AD in Roman history?
It was the year that Rome had 5 Emperors in one year
Under what name did the Eastern Roman Empire exist until the year 1453 when it finally fell?
The Byzantine Empire