facts about the forum
where did the roman forum start (like the area/ biome)
Cloaca Maxima
to drain the water so they could build on the land.The Forum was built in a valley located between two of Rome's famous hills. Can you name either the Palatine Hill or the Capitoline Hill?
In which modern-day country would you find the ruins of the Roman Forum?
Italy (specifically in the city of Rome).
Forum:
An open-air public square used as a marketplace and a center for government, business, and social gatherings.
true or false did it ever flood in the forum
true
The "heart of Rome" had many jobs what was one of them?
It wasn't just for one thing; it was like a shopping mall, a courthouse, and a government center all in one. People went there to vote in elections, listen to famous speeches, watch gladiator fights, and even buy groceries at open-air markets.
Politicians and leaders gave famous speeches from a raised platform in the Forum decorated with the "beaks" of captured ships. What was this platform called?
The Forum was the site of many speeches and protests. What was the name for the common citizens of Rome who often gathered there to demand more rights?
Answer: Plebeians (or Plebs).
Senate:
A powerful group of wealthy, important citizens who met in the Forum to debate, pass laws, and advise Rome’s leaders.
true or false did the buildings get turned into marble
true
Home of the Vestal Virgins what was it?
One of the most important buildings was the
Temple of Vesta
, where a special group of priestesses lived. Their main job was to keep a "sacred fire" burning at all times; the Romans believed that if the fire went out, the city would be in big trouble.
To make sure everyone knew the laws, the Romans hung bronze tablets in the Forum for everyone to read. What was this first set of written laws called?
Located within the Forum, what was the name of the official building where the Roman Senate met to cast votes and make laws?
The Curia (or Curia Julia).
Curia:
what is the first road in Roman forum
via sacra
What was the The "Heart of Rome"?
Roman Forum
The Dark Side of the Forum
Question: While the Forum was full of beautiful temples and markets, it also held the Tullianum. What was the purpose of this grim, underground building located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill?
What was the name of the main road running through the Roman Forum, used for religious festivals and grand military parades called "Triumphs"?
The Via Sacra (The Sacred Way).
Rostra:
A raised platform in the Forum from which public speakers and politicians gave speeches to large crowds.
where did they get there produce from
citys open air market
Public Law
The Twelve Tables
The Fall of Rome
In 476 CE, the Western Roman Empire officially came to an end when this Germanic leader captured the city of Rome and overthrew the teenage emperor, Romulus Augustulus. Who was this leader?
Odoacer (also spelled Odovacar).
This circular temple in the Forum housed a "sacred fire" that was never allowed to go out, as Romans believed it protected the safety of the city. What was the temple's name?
The Temple of Vesta (tended by the Vestal Virgins).
Via Sacra:
Known as the "Sacred Way," this was the main street through the Forum used for grand military parades and religious festivals.
The Colosseum Mystery:
While it is famous for gladiator fights today, the
Colosseum
was originally known by a different name that honored the family of emperors who built it. What was its original name, and which emperor’s giant statue stood nearby, eventually giving the arena its famous nickname?
Its original name was the Flavian Amphitheatre. The nickname "Colosseum" comes from the Colossus of Nero, a massive 100-foot bronze statue of Emperor Nero that stood right outside.