A period of peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus in about 27 B.C/B.C.E. and lasted around 200 years.
What is Pax Romana
100
An armed conflict between groups within one country.
What is a Civil War.
100
A ruler who has absolute power.
What is a Dictator.
100
A high, arched structure built to carry water over long distances.
What is a Aqueduct.
100
A periodic count of all people living in a country, city, or other region. Rome conducted theirs every 5 years.
What is a Census.
200
A roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal, or prisoner of war, who was forced to fight for entertainment of the public
What is a Gladiator.
200
Roman general who became the republic dictator in 45 B.C/B.C.E.
Who is Julius Caesar.
200
Ruler of the Egyptian government in Alexandria who backed Caesar in the Civil War he waged from 49 to 45 B.C/B.C.E.
Who is Cleopatra
200
First Roman emperor, won the Civil War following Julius Caesar's assassination and went on to unify the empire and establish the Pax Romana. (A.K.A Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son).
Who is Augustus.
200
An ancient region and Roman province that included most of present-day France.
What is Gaul.
300
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place. (Gladiator combat, chariot racing, and sea battles).
What is a Colosseum
300
A large, domed temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddesses
What is Potheon
300
An ancient city in southwestern Italy that was buried by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D./C.E.79