Vocab
What is a foreigner?
Someone from another country
Who were Romulus and Remus?
The twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome
How many Punic Wars were there?
Three
The queen of Egypt who helped Marc Antony was...
Cleopatra
What did Romans watch at The Colosseum?
Fights between gladiators and wild beasts
What is an empire?
A group of countries or provinces under the control of one ruler
Who were the patricians?
Members of powerful and wealthy families
How did the Roman army change as the empire declined?
It grew weaker, and many soldiers stole food to survive
The Ancient Romans believed in what religion?
They had multiple gods and goddesses
What did the Romans watch at the Circus Maximus?
Chariot races
What is a strait?
A narrow body of water that connects two large bodies of water
Who were the plebians?
Poor working men and women
In the Punic Wars, Rome fought against what country?
Carthage
Who became known as Caesar Augustus, Rome's first emperor, after he took power?
Octavian
How was Pompeii destroyed?
It was buried by a volcanic eruption
What is a Republic?
A government where people elect others to represent them
Who assassinated Julius Caesar?
Brutus
What was the Pax Romana?
Two hundred years of peace in the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire spread over nearly all the lands surrounding what sea?
Mediterranean Sea
Why was Pompeii important to scientists?
Its buildings and objects were well preserved for centuries.
What is an aqueduct?
A structure for carrying water across long distances
Who conquered Gaul and became a dictator during the last days of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar
During the Pax Romana, Rome grew
Wealthier and larger
Rome's provinces were connected to one another and the capital by what?
Why did the Romans persecute the Christians?
The Christians had different religious beliefs