Roman Empire A
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
Capital City of the Empire and present day Italy
Rome
What Country is Rome in?
Italy
This structure carried clean water from the hilltops into cities and towns?
Aqueduct
A group of states or countries under one supreme authority
Empire
A relative peace that lasted 200 years and started with the reign of Augustus
Pax Romana
Before Rome was an empire, what form of government did it have?
A republic
What is a curved structure over an opening?
An arch
Rome is a peninsula that is connected to what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
Which engineering feature connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?
Roads
Which three continents did the Roman Empire span?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
This river flows through Rome and made the Roman civilization possible.
The Tiber River
Who is Augustus?
Julius Caesar’s adopted son
How long did the Roman Empire last?
1000 years
Where did the trade routes go in the East?
China (Silk Road) and India (Indian Ocean)
Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?
mosaic
What is a rotated series of arches?
A Dome
Who was the first dictator of ancient Rome?
Julius Caesar
People who weren't Roman were called?
Barbarians
What year was Rome founded?
753 BCE
How many days did the games last at the Colosseum?
100
What is the name of the written code of law, gave legal protection to all citizens, and was publically displayed for all to see
The Twelve Tables
Who killed Julius Caesar?
Members of the Senate
What year was the Roman Empire established?
27 CE
Latin is the root of which languages?
What are the Romance languages.