Where in the World is Carmen SanDiegus
The city, founded in 753 BC by Romulus
What is Rome
The Roman Republic last from 509 to 27. Was it entirely during BC, AD, or both BC & AD?
What is BC
This leader was assassinated in 44 BC after naming himself "dictator perpetuo"
Who is Julius Caesar
Christianity follows the teachings of this divine leader
Who is Jesus Christ
The more common name for the Flavian Amphitheatre
What is the Colosseum
The name of the Peninsula where Rome is located
What is the Italian Peninsula (Italy)
The numerical name for Rome's Republican constitution
What is the Twelve Tables
The river crossed by Julius Caesar that began a series of civil wars over the control of Rome
What is the Rubicon River
The section of the bible containing accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as writings of early Christians
What is the New Testament
These Roman engineering marvels used gravity and precise gradients to transport water over long distances, allowing cities to flourish far from natural water sources.
What are aqueducts
The Sea to the South of Italy, one of the centers of the Ancient World
What is the Mediterranean Sea
The term for the governing body that meant 'elders'. This body acted as advisers and only came from the wealthy class
Senate
A famous co-conspirator in Julius Caesar's assassination. His ancestor overthrew the final Roman king & started the Roman Republic.
Who is Brutus
The word meaning: somebody who suffers persecution and/or death for advocating a belief or cause.
What a Martyr
Famous Roman temple, fitted with a Dome and Corinthian Columns
What is the Pantheon (not the Parthenon)
The mountains to the North of Italy protecting it from the rest of Europe
What are the Alps
Two of these leaders were chosen to govern together. They had the power to Veto in order to check each other's power
Consul
Julius Caesar's adopted son & first emperor of Rome. Our seventh & eighth months are named for Julius & this emperor.
Who is Augustus Caesar
The message of Christianity was spread by the Apostles, and this man, who was specifically famous for writing letters (epistles)
Who is Paul
The former center of the Roman Republic, now a place where people hold discussions on the internet
What is a forum
The area north of Rome, now modern France. Can you believe Julius Caesar had the nerve to conquer it?!
What is Gaul
The four letters appearing on public inscriptions & coins that represent the Roman government.
What is SPQR
The term for a basic military unit in Rome. They were sometimes more loyal to their General than the Republic.
What is a Legion
The Emperor who made Christianity legal and later converted.
Who is Constantine
Ptolemy, a Roman scientist, created this model of the solar system- with the Earth in the middle
What is the Geocentric model