Lesson 1
These are openings in the surface of the earth through which lava, gases, and ash are forced out
volcanoes
These were Roman rules that were posted in the Forum; a dozen to be exact (market/town square)
Twelve Tables
Claiming to be the all-powerful dictator of Rome, he was to beware of the "Ides or March" ...and didn't heed the warning.
Julius Caesar
He was known as the Messiah
Jesus
This emperor decided that the Roman Empire was too large and needed to be split into two
Diocletian
This small island seems to be kicked by the country of Italy
Sicily
These Roman citizens were farmers, tradespeople, and craftworkers
plebeians
This is a war between groups within one country
civil war
This is the religion of following Jesus Christ
Christianity
This is the policy of arresting, injuring, or even killing members of a minority group
persecution
These mountains are located on the northern part of Italy
Alps
These Roman citizens were of the noble/elite class
patricians
This period of time is known as "Roman peace"
Pax Romana
These are simple stories that contain a message or truth are known as these
parables
This code of law in the Byzantine Empire dealt with marriage, property rights, slavery, crime, and women's rights
Justinian Code
The Romans overthrew this group of people and went on to found a great civilization
Etruscans
This war lasted for 20 years, involving Rome and Carthage
Punic War
These were constructed to bring water to Rome
aqueducts
He was a general who gave credit to Christianity for his many victories
Constantine
After the split, this half of the Roman empire flourished, while the other struggled to survive
This river runs through the center of Latium Plain of Italy
Tiber River
Saddle up the elephants! This Carthage general took over command from his father and pledged to be Rome's enemy... FOREVER.
Hannibal
Augustus
This person painted the famous painting called The Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci
First Byzantium, then Constantinople, the final name of this city (in Turkey) is known as this
Istanbul