Geography
What river did Rome grow next to?
The Tiber River.
Who went to school in Ancient Rome?
Who went to school in Ancient Rome?
Who was Mars?
God of war
Was Rome built on hills or flat land?
Hills.
Who was Augustus?
The first emperor of Rome.
who was Pax?
God of peace
How did geography help Rome borrow ideas from other cultures?
Trade routes passing through Italy brought Greeks, Etruscans, Phoenicians, and others into contact with Rome, allowing cultural exchange.
Who is Julius Caeser
Gaius Julius Caesar (c. 100–44 BC) was a Roman general, politician, and author who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western history
What are mock naval battles?
The Colosseum was sometimes filled with water for these pretend sea battles.
What are the Punic wars?
Series of three wars between the Roman republic and the Carthaginian Empire (264-146BCE)
Who was Mercury
God of commerce, merchants, and messengers
What are the 7 hills of Rome
Palatine, Aventine, Capitoline, Caelian, Esquiline, Quirinal, and Viminal.
Why were the patricians able to hold most of the power in early Rome?
They were wealthy landowners who controlled the government and made the laws, giving them more influence than the plebeians.
What ancient structure in Rome features a large dome with a hole called the oculus?
Pantheon
What caused Rome to have a Civil war?
political ambition, military power struggles, and social upheaval
Who was Vulcan?
God of fire and forge
Why was Rome’s location near—but not on—the Mediterranean Sea considered lucky?
Being in the middle of Europe, Africa, and Asia allowed Rome to control trade routes and expand easily in all directions.
What are Gladiators?
Gladiators were trained fighters in ancient Rome who battled in arenas. They fought each other, wild animals, or performed mock battles to entertain the Roman public. Many were enslaved people, prisoners of war, or criminals, but some volunteered for fame and prizes.
What was the Colossum used for?
The Colosseum was used as a huge arena for public entertainment in ancient Rome. Events included:
Gladiator fights
Battles with wild animals
Mock naval battles (the arena was sometimes flooded)
Public shows, plays, and ceremonies
Executions of criminals
Who was the 67th emperor of Rome?(670)pts
67 Gratian 67
Who was Ceres?
Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherhood