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Republic
Blood and Guts
Empire
Accomplishments
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Government where people elect their leaders.
What is a Republic?
100
The Roman Republic had two of these that were elected for one year terms by members of the Roman Senate.
What are consuls?
100
Men of ancient Rome who fought to the death in the Coliseum.
What is GLADIATORS?
100
Who destroyed the Republic and began the age of Empire?
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
The Romans created over 50,000 miles of these in Ancient Rome.
What are ROMAN ROADS?
200
A ruler that has absolute power.
What is a dictator?
200
This describes the fact that the Roman Republic government was divided into three parts with checks and balances.
What is tripartite government?
200
To what does the "Ides of March" refer?
What is the murder of Julius Caesar?
200
After the assassination of Julius Caesar, he rose to power by defeating his rivalries.
Who is Caesar Augustus (Octavian)?
200
A common material used in everyday construction projects was invented by the Ancient Romans.
What is concrete?
300
Raised by a she-wolf, these twins are thought to have created Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
300
How many Roman Senators were there? Tribunes? Members of the Assembly?
What is 300? 10? All Male citizens
300
Who killed Julius Caesar? Name at least 2 specific individuals.
Who are Brutus and Cassius?
300
Name advantages and disadvantages of Caesar Augustus's system of choosing a successor.
What is Advantages: 1) Prevents rivalries among power-hungry individuals 2) Ensures a smooth transition after death; prevents chaos Disadvantages: 1) Citizens do not have a say in choosing their leader 2) Emperor can choose poorly
300
The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. is nearly identical to this Roman piece of architecture
What is the Pantheon?
400
Roman art, architecture, literature, poetry, and religious ideas borrowed many ideas from the Greeks.
What is Greco-Roman?
400
This group of citizens demanded that their laws be written down for all to see on 12 bronze tables.
What are the Plebeians?
400
Individuals that are murdered for their beliefs.
What are martyrs?
400
How was the Empire organized?
What is provinces ruled by governors that were appointed by the Emperor or Senate?
400
These carry water throughout cities and are still used today.
What are aqueducts?
500
200 years of Peace established by the succession of Roman Emperors.
What is the "Pax Romana?"
500
Citizens were unhappy with the Republic because the gap between the rich and the poor continually widened. What exactly caused that gap to widen (eventually leading to Julius Caesar taking over)?
What is Soldiers were also farmers. They left their farms to fight and expand the empire. Many died in battle. Farmers who survived did not have enough money to re-start their farms. Farms were bought by wealthy Romans. Gap between the rich and poor widens. Ex-farmers become professional soldiers and fight for a salary, not for Rome. Result? Power-hungry generals and unhappy citizens.
500
The Coliseum became a model for modern sports arenas. Name 3 of the Coliseum characteristics used in modern sports arenas.
What is 1) Multiple Exits to allow spectators to leave quickly 2) 360 degree seating 3) Tiered seating (past=social status; present=ticket price)
500
At the height of the Empire, Rome's control expanded over an area larger than the size of the United States. How was Rome able to make its empire that large while maintaining peace?
What is: 1) Established a common currency 2) Made conquered peoples citizens or allowed them to continue their lifestyles 3) Made conquered lands allies
500
The Roman Republic had three lasting legacies, specifically related to government. Can you name them?
What is 1) Tripartite Government-Checks and Balances 2) Civic Duty-responsibility to participate in government 3) Twelve Tables - Written set of Laws