Culture
The holy book of Christianity that includes a series of transcripts from religious followers and apostles.
The Bible
System of goverment that was present in Ancient Rome where officials are chosen by the people.
Republic
This large body of water borders much of the Italian peninsula.
Mediterranean Sea
This man was named "dictator for life" in Rome for his military prowess but was assassinated due to his unwillingness to share power.
Julius Caesar
This economic term used to describe an increase in prices while salary and wages stay the same played a big part in the downfall of the Roman Empire.
Inflation
These were members of the lower-middle class within Ancient Rome which included farmers, merchants, artisans, etc.
Plebians
Prior to the rise of the empire, one with military prowess could ascend to this position, where they had temporary but complete control over the Roman government.
Dictator
This ancient city-state in North Africa fought against Rome during the Punic Wars.
Carthage
This Egyptian Queen created enemies in Ancient Rome by luring Marc Antony into a Romantic relationship.
Cleopatra
The Colosseum was referred to as this by most of the people in Rome at the time of its construction.
Amphitheater
These were members of the land-owning upper class within Ancient Rome.
Patricians
This power was exercised in Ancient Rome in which a decision by the Senate was prohibited or stopped. (It is also a power included in the U.S. Constitution)
Veto
This city had seen better days by the time it was declared the capital city of Western Rome.
Rome
This man became the first emperor of Rome who oversaw an era of Pax Romana meaning peace and prosperity.
Augustus Caesar (Octavian)
This Roman God who provided the namesake of one of the planets in our solar system was Rome's version of Poseidon.
Neptune
This was the distinctive garment that both men and women wore in Ancient Rome.
Toga
This number of tables included laws that the Ancient Romans expected to follow.
Twelve (12)
This Ancient Roman province is believed by some scholars to be location where Christianity originated.
Judea
This man was one of the greatest military generals of all time and perhaps most to blame for the decline of the Roman Empire due to a series of invasions he led.
Attila the Hun
This Biblical figure is believed to have served as the first Pope of the Roman Catholic church.
Peter
This fighting unit within Ancient Rome was largely credited with their ability to expand throughout Europe.
Legion
Political official in Ancient Rome that was elected to supervise the government and help command the military.
Consul
The capital city of Eastern Rome (Byzantium Empire) that was named after a Roman emperor.
Constantinople
This military general tried to defeat Rome during the Punic Wars by leading an ambush while riding an elephant as he and his men crossed the Alps.
Hannibal
Currently, the Pope serves as the Head of State or sovereign leader of this country.
Vatican City