Geography
Name the river along which the city of Rome was built.
Tiber River
What did Christians refuse to do that got them into trouble?
They refused to worship the Roman gods which was required by law.
What building material did Romans use that was lighter and easier to work with than stone?
concrete
Who was the military leader that ended the Republic and brought about a dictatorship?
Julius Caesar
"An economy" is the way people use and manage their ___________.
resources
Rome built villages on the tops of ________ ________ overlooking the Tiber River.
seven hills
Where were Christians forced to fight wild animals?
in the Colosseum
What did Romans build in order to bring water across valleys?
arched bridges (as part of aqueducts)
What was the term for the common people?
plebians
What did Rome build across the empire that encouraged economic growth?
ROADS! (approx. 50,000 miles of roads)
What mountain range runs down the center of the Italian peninsula?
The Apennines
In the printed station page, what was incorrect about what "Christians believed"?
"If you lived your life right, you went to heaven when you died." This is not the gospel.
What was the original language or Rome?
Latin
What was the name of the governing body - a large group of men elected by the citizens and selected by the consuls - who made the laws and decided when to go to war?
the Senate
What did Rome need to import for their huge population and armies?
Grain for food
Name the sea to the EAST of the Italian peninsula.
Adriatic Sea
What year did Emperor Constantine "convert" to Christianity?
313 A.D.
Approximately how many miles of road did the empire build in total?
more than 50,000 miles!
Which phase of the government lasted the longest?
The Republic lasted approx. 500 years.
Approx. what fraction of the population in Rome were slaves?
1/3
What geographical feature (& give the specific name) separates Italy from the rest of Europe?
The Alps mountain range
What did Constantine do regarding Christianity?
He "converted," he made Christianity equal to other religions, he made it legal - Christians no longer could be arrested for their religion.
How many people could fit inside the Colosseum?
50,000
List the 3 types of phases of government of Ancient Rome
monarchy, republic, and empire (or dictatorship)
What two rights of Roman women were listed (as compared to Greek women's lack of rights)?
to own property and to testify in court