People
_________was the most famous Carthaginian general of the Punic Wars with Rome.
Hannibal
Ancient Rome was established on the _____________ in the Italian Peninsula in 753 B.C.
Tiber River
Why did Rome go to war with Carthage for over 120 years?
Why was The Edict of Milan important for Christianity?
Control of the Mediterranean Sea Trade
For the first time Christians could worship freely without fear of persecution.
___________was the major road system built throughout the Italian Peninsula by Rome.
Appian Way
What architectural design is significant to the Roman Pantheon?
Dome and Coffered Ceiling
__________was considered by many historians as the Father of Rome.
___________divided the Roman Empire into 2 halves East and West.
Aeneas
Diocletian
___________led to the modern-day stadiums around the world.
___________was located in the city of Rome and was primarily used for chariot racing.
___________was the oval stadium for chariot racing in Constantinople.
Roman Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Hippodrome
The Pantheon of Rome was built for what purpose?
What was the Parthenon?
Who was Justinian? Who was Theodora?
to honor all of the Roman gods and goddesses
Ancient Greek Temple to Honor Athena
(goddess of Wisdom)
Justinian simplified Roman Legal Code and Theodora (Justinian's wife) gave him advice on many issues especially in regards to more equality for women.
______________were some of the first Roman bridges built in Ancient times.
Arch Bridges
The Aeneid, which was influenced by Greek poet Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, was a famous work by the Roman poet ____________
Who conspired to kill Julius Caesar?
Virgil
Roman Senate members Brutus and Cassius
Who were the founders of Rome?
Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Romulus and Remus
Constantine
The toe of Italy points to what?
The heel of Italy points to what?
Sicily
Greece
____________ was a Roman politician who was well known for his speaking ability
The ____________was famous for Roman Gladiator Battles.
The ___________was famous for Roman Chariot Racing.
Cicero
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
This body of water is located north of Asia Minor.
This mountain range runs through the entire Italian Peninsula.
Black Sea
Apennines
Ancient Rome and its empire spoke and wrote _____.
What phrase means to be wary of immediate circles?
Latin
Beware of the Ides of March
What Roman general defeated Hannibal during the 2nd Punic Wars?
Who became Julius Caesar's heir and became Rome's first emperor?
Scipio
Octavian (Caesar Augustus)
Northern most point of the Roman Empire
Where was it located?
Hadrian's Wall
Britain
Who were the Patricians?
Who were the Plebeians?
Rich nobles of Rome
Poor working people/Farmers of Rome
This sea is located east of the Italian Peninsula.
This volcano is located south of Rome and erupted in 79 AD destroying Pompeii.
Adriatic Sea
Mount Vesuvius
What 3 forms of Government did Ancient Rome have?
What factors led to the Fall of Ancient Rome?
Monarchy (King/Queen), Republic, Empire
Corruption, Overexpansion, Taxes, and Germanic Invasions
____________was a Roman patrician, statesman, and military leader of the early Roman Republic who became a legendary figure of Roman virtue—particularly civic virtue—by the time of the late Republic. He was compared to George Washington because of his loyalty to his country.
Cincinnatus
__________is today considered modern France.
__________was crossed by Hannibal as he went into Italy to confront the Romans during the 2nd Punic Wars.
Gaul
Italian Alps
Name three or more ways in which the United States has been impacted by Ancient Rome.
Innocent until proven guilty
Rule of Law (Everyone Equal under the Law)
Due Process
Power to Veto (Reject a Law)
Republic (Representative Democracy)
Roman Colosseum (Modern Day Stadium)
______________was the legendary seventh and final king of Rome, reigning 25 years until the popular uprising that led to the establishment of the Roman Republic.
__________declared himself Rome's first dictator for life in 44 BC.
Tarquin the Proud
Julius Caesar
___________were considered to be Rome's first written laws/legal system.
What phrase means no turning back or the point of no return?
The Twelve Tables
Crossing the Rubicon