Geography
What is Rome's location (country and continent)?
Italy, Europe
Which twin brother won the battle that "founded" Rome?
Romulus
What are the five causes that led to Rome's fall?
political instability, economic problems, weakening frontiers, social problems, and Constantine's move
What ART did the Romans contribute to modern society?
mosaics, cameos, frescoes, murals, sculptures
What is the Byzantine Empire?
the Eastern front of the Roman Empire which lasted another 1000 years
What is the peak of the Roman Empire?
the Roman Empire at 200 CE
What is the name of the upper class during the Republic Rome?
Senate and Knights
What is the political instability that led to the Roman Empire's fall?
the transfer of power from one emperor to another
What is an example of ARCHITECTURE the Romans contributed to modern society?
arch, vault, dome, columns, Colosseum
What is an example of Roman ideas of law and citizenship seen in the United States?
The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution
What are the fronts of the Roman Empire?
Eastern and Western
What is the name of the dictator who ruled during the Republic Era and was stabbed 23 times?
Julius Caesar
What is the economic problem(s) that led to the Roman Empire's fall?
heavy taxes, poverty, trade suffered, and unemployment
What is an ENGINEERING example the Romans contributed to modern society?
roads, bridges, aqueducts
What is one language most influenced by Latin?
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Germanic
What is the body of water that the Roman Empire surrounds?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is/are the ways Rome grew during the Period of Kings?
Grew in military and economics by conquering land
What is the social problem that led to the Roman Empire's fall?
corruption and the decline in the spirit of citizenship
What is an example of LAW the Romans contributed to modern society?
natural rights (citizenship)
Put the following date in roman numerals: 9/23
IX / XXIII
What is the proven success of the Roman Empire?
The success of the Roman Empire conquered 3 continents
625 BCE
What is the year of Rome's unification?
What is the equation that led to the weakening of frontiers?
Large land/landmass = lack of communication / limited communication = harder to defend / easier target
What is an example of LANGUAGE and WRITING the Romans contributed to modern society?
Latin (language) and Roman Numerals (writing)
What was the process of choosing emperors?
emperor's armies would fight