geography
where is Rome located?
italy
what influenced their gods?
greek gods
What job was most common?
Farming
Who were the patricians and the plebians?
Two different groups in Roman society that had different political power
what was the ultimate sourse of law
the Romen emperor
who where its neighbers?
gaul & greeks
did they welcome different religions?
kind of
What is bartering?
A system Romans used to trade goods without always using money
Who was Agustus?
A Roman leader who ended the republic and became first emporer
importent senators hired-
personal body guards
what are the names of the rivers around rome?
tiber river & Rubicon river
what foods did they offer to the gods?
honey cakes and fruit
What was Ancient Rome's primary trade route?
Mediterranean sea
What is the Senate?
A group of 300 men advised leaders and helped control the government.
did the poor have police to protect them
sometimes
what protected them from invaders?
mountains
what types of stuff did they offer to the gods?
clay body parts, food, and animals
What is a gladiator?
A person who trained to fight for public entertainment
What is a republic?
A type of government in early Rome that allowed citizens to vote for their leaders.
was the countryside rich or poor
poor
where did they trade?
seas, lakes, other bodys of water
how many times a year did they offer a small cake to Vesta the sacred goddess
1
What are aqueducts?
A system that helped bring water into cities, improving daily life and trade.
What was the Twelve Tables?
A document written to protect the rights of Roman citizens.
family life was ruled by
paterfamilies