Roman Civilization

Roman Civilization 1

100

I am three months that are named after Roman Caesars.  What are my names?

July, August and October

200

I work for other people, but I can buy my freedom if I can.  Who am I?

Slave

300

I am the form of government that Rome had after the people overthrew the Etruscan kings and that allowed people to vote. What am I?

republic

400

I am a structure that was developed by the Romans to hold great weight in a building.  What am I called?

Arch

500

I am the place where large gatherings, such as shows and gladiator battles were held in Rome.  What am I called?

The Colosseum

Roman Civilization 2

100

I fought my brother and killed him and named the capital of Italy after myself.  What is my name?

Romulus

200

I am a structure that brings water down from the mountains and into the city. What am I?

aqueduct

300

I was assassinated by my senators because they thought I was too ambitious.

Julius Caesar

400

I discovered artifacts in the city of Pompeii thousands of years after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. What is the title of my job?

Archaeologist

500

I am the Latin term for the two-hundred-year period of Roman Peace. What am i?

Pax Romana

Roman Civilizaton 3

100

True/False:  The Romans named their Gods after the names of the planets.

False - They named their planets after the names of their gods.

200

Many of the Roman myths and gods and goddesses are similar to those from our ancient civilization. Who are we?

Greeks

300

What were the years of the Roman Empire?

700BC/BCE - 476AD/CE

400

I would like to vote, but I cannot. Who am I?

Slave or Women

500

I am one of the two most power people in the Roman Republic.  What am I called?

Consul

Geography of Italy

100

I am the capital of Italy.  What is my name?

Rome

200

I am the river that runs through Rome.  What's my name?

Tiber River

300

I am the mountain range that runs across northern Italy.  What is my name?

Alps

400

I am the sea that lies to the east of Italy?  What is my name?

Adriatic Sea

500

I am the sea that surrounds the west side of Italy and separates it from Africa.  What am I called?

The Mediterranean Sea

Roman Gods

100

I am the Roman god of all gods, god of the sky.  My greek counterpart is Zeus.  What is my name?

Jupiter

200

I am the Roman goddess of love and beauty.  My Greek counterpart is Aphrodite.  What is my name?

Venus

300

I am the messenger of the Roman gods.  My Greek counterpart is Hermes.  What is my name?

Mercury

400

I am the Roman god of War. My Greek counterpart is Ares. What is my name?

Mars

500

I am the Roman god of the sun, music and prophecy.  What is my name?

Apllo