Land
What river ran through Rome?
The Tiber River
What are Roman consuls?
The elected leaders of Rome who each ruled either the military or the state
Who are Romulus and Remus?
The legendary brothers who started Rome
Who are the Plebians?
The working class and poor of Rome
What are aqueducts?
The Roman design that transported water around Rome
What land feature offered protection for the Romans?
The 7 hills
When was a dictator needed in the Roman government
During crises or if a consul died before their 1 year term was over
Who is Julius Caeser?
The Roman consul who declared himself ruler for life and then was killed by his own Senate
Who are the Patricians?
The rich and wealthy class of Rome
What is the Colosseum?
The large arena that held gladiator and animal fights
In what 3 continents did Rome conquer?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
What role was made to protect the rights of the plebians?
The Tribunes
Who was Augustus?
The consul of Rome who initiated Pax Romana and helped stabilize Rome
Who was the head of the Roman family
The father
How did the Romans use concrete?
To make roads, aqueducts, the Colosseum, etc.
Which civilization took over Rome & taught them how to build aqueducts?
The Etruscans
What was the 200 years of peace in Rome called?
Pax Romana
Who was Nero?
The crazy ruler of Rome who persecuted Christians and burned down his own palace while playing the harp
Who got to wear togas instead of tunics?
The Patricians
What was the name of the arena of chariot racing?
Circus Maxima
Which country did Rome conquer after the 3 Punic Wars
Carthage
What is the difference between the Roman Senate and the Assembly?
The Assembly were regular plebeians who voted on laws, and the Senate was the patricians who gave advice to the consuls
Who was Romulus Augustulus?
The last "ruler" of Rome
What color bordered the togas of high ranking senators and consuls?
Purple
How many people did the Colosseum hold?
50,000 to 80,000