Rome - Intro
What type of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
Republic
What continent was the heart of the Roman Empire located on?
Europe
What do we call someone who studies the past?
Historian
What is archaeology the study of?
The past using objects left behind
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What is Billie Eilish?
What building did Romans use for gladiator fights?
The colosseum
What sea was in the centre of the Roman Empire?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is a timeline used for?
To show events in chronological order
What do we call the objects archaeologists dig up?
Artefacts
Which house was the Champion House for the Senior school Swimming Carnival 2025?
Ironbark
Who was Romulus and Remus's father?
Mars
What mountain range forms the "backbone" to Rome?
The Appeninne Mountains
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?
Primary is from the time; secondary is made later
Where would archaeologists often dig to find Roman ruins?
At ancient sites / under modern cities / ruins
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avengers: End Game
How many senators were there in the Rome Republic?
How many hills was Rome built on?
Seven
What is one example of a primary source from Ancient Rome?
A coin / a Roman letter / a building / a statue
What is stratigraphy?
Studying layers of soil to date artefacts
The destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD was done by what volcano?
Mt Vesuvius
Who was the last of the seven Kings during the Regal Period of Rome?
Tarquinnius
What plain in Rome built on?
The Latium plains
Why is it important to look at different sources when studying history?
To get a fuller, more accurate understanding of the past
Why do archaeologists need to record everything they find carefully?
So they don’t lose information and can share accurate discoveries
What is Miss Blacklidge's puppy called?
Nancy