Becoming a Riveroll Student
Name two qualities or habits of a Riveroll Student.
Answers will Vary
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, and West.
What were the two major social classes of the Roman Republic?
Patricians + Plebeians
Rome fought the Punic Wars against what civilization?
Carthage
What long period of Roman peace ended around 180 CE?
Pax Romana
What are you expected to do when speaking during a class discussion?
Stand to speak and speak clearly and respectfully.
What part of a map shows you which direction is north, south, east, and west?
A compass rose
Which Roman social class was generally wealthier and held more political power?
Patricians
Who was the famous Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with elephants?
Hannibal
Which Roman emperor divided the Roman Empire into eastern and western sections?
Diocletian
Why do Riveroll Students use planners and keep organized binders?
To stay organized, plan ahead, remember responsibilities, and complete work on time.
Europe is north of Africa. In what direction would you travel from Europe to reach Africa?
South
Who was the Roman leader who became extremely powerful before being assassinated in 44 BCE?
Julius Caesar
What were Roman gladiators?
Fighters who participated in public combat and entertainment, often in Roman arenas.
Why did Rome's increasing use of mercenaries weaken its military?
Mercenaries were paid foreign soldiers who were often less loyal to Rome.
What is the difference between working for knowledge and simply working for a grade?
Working for knowledge means focusing on learning, understanding, and improving instead of only earning points or a grade.
Italy is located on which continent?
Europe
Why did Plebeians fight for greater political rights in the Roman Republic?
They wanted greater representation, political influence, legal protections, and a voice in Roman government.
Before Christianity spread through the Roman Empire, what type of religion did most Romans practice?
Polytheism, or belief in many gods.
Name two internal problems that weakened the Roman Empire.
Any two: high taxes, economic struggles, weak leadership, corruption, political instability, poor military discipline, reliance on mercenaries, reliance on enslaved labor, disease, population decline, or other social problems.
A student does not understand an assignment but stays silent and turns in incomplete work. Name two things the student could do to act more like a Riveroll Student.
Answers may include: ask questions, advocate for help, use class resources, attend tutoring, communicate with the teacher, work harder, or ask a classmate for appropriate help.
Give one reason Rome's location near the Mediterranean Sea helped it grow and become powerful.
Answers may include: trade, travel, communication, access to resources, or easier movement of armies and people.
Why were some Roman senators afraid of Julius Caesar's growing power?
They feared Caesar was becoming too powerful and threatening the Roman Republic.
Which Roman emperor is associated with Christianity becoming accepted in the Roman Empire, and what important action was connected to him?
Constantine. The Edict of Milan in 313 CE established religious toleration for Christianity.
What happened in 476 CE, and why is that year important in Roman history?
Odoacer removed the last Western Roman emperor. This traditionally marks the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire continued and became known as the Byzantine Empire.