Fall of the Republic
This Roman statesman believed the Republic could be saved by restoring checks and balances.
Who is Cicero?
This was the name of Julius Caesar’s adopted son before he became emperor.
Who is Octavian?
This Roman invention carried water from mountains into cities.
What is an aqueduct?
This Roman language became the foundation for French, Spanish, and Italian.
What is Latin?
Christianity is based on the teachings of this religious figure.
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
This general crossed the Rubicon River, making civil war unavoidable.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This naval battle gave Octavian control of Rome.
What is the Battle of Actium?
Romans strengthened their buildings by inventing this mixture of volcanic ash and lime.
What is cement?
This system of law is based on written codes and still influences modern governments.
What is civil law?
Roman officials viewed Christians as dangerous mainly because they refused to do this.
What is worship Roman gods and the emperor?
This term describes a group of three men sharing power in Rome.
What is a triumvirate?
Augustus used this title, meaning “First Citizen,” to avoid appearing like a tyrant.
What is Princeps?
This rounded architectural feature allowed Roman buildings to support heavy weight.
What is an arch?
This Roman legal idea means people are considered innocent until proven guilty.
What is presumption of innocence?
These underground tunnels were used by Christians to meet and bury their dead.
What are catacombs?
The assassination of Julius Caesar took place on this famous date.
What is the Ides of March?
This 200-year period of peace and prosperity helped Rome grow and stabilize.
What is the Pax Romana?
This structure, made of multiple arches, helped roof large buildings like the Pantheon and Colosseum.
What is a vault?
Roman government influenced the U.S. system of __ and __.
What are representative government and checks and balances?
This apostle traveled widely and wrote letters that helped spread Christianity.
Who is Paul?
Why did many Roman senators fear powerful generals during the late Republic?
What is they threatened the balance of power in government?
Why did Augustus keep the Senate while still holding most real power?
What is to maintain stability and avoid resistance?
Why were Roman roads such an important tool for maintaining control of the empire?
What is they allowed fast troop movement, trade, and communication?
Which Roman achievement has had the greatest long-term impact on modern governments, and why?
What is civil law, because it shaped modern legal systems?
Despite persecution, what Roman system unintentionally helped Christianity spread?
What is Roman roads and trade networks?