Government
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus (Octavian)
What was the capital city of the Empire?
Rome
Which volcano erupted in 79 AD, destroying Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius
What is the name of the relative peace that lasted 200 years and started with the reign of Augustus?
Pax Romana
Before Rome was an empire, what forms of government did it have?
Monarchy and republic
In which body of water is the Roman peninsula?
Mediterranean Sea
Who is the uncouth and extravagant dinner host in Petronius' Satyricon?
Trimalchio
Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?
Roads
Who killed Julius Caesar?
Members of the Senate, including Brutus
Which three continents did the Roman Empire span?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Who was the virtuous Roman commander in Britain?
Agricola
What are three of the modern languages that Latin is the root of?
Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian
What is the name of the written code of law that gave legal protection to all citizens, and was publicly displayed for all to see?
The Twelve Tables
How many hills were in the city of Rome?
7
What does Quintilian say is essential for a man to be a perfect orator?
An excellent character; a good man
Why did Roman go to the baths?
Romans went to public baths for hygiene, socializing, relaxation, and business, as they were central community hubs affordable to all classes.
List the 5 Julian Emperors in order.
Octavian, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero
This river flows through Rome and made the Roman civilization possible.
The Tiber River
What are the types of entertainment that Romans viewed in the Colosseum?
Theater (comedy and tragedy) and spectacles (gladiatorial fights, mock naval battles, staged animal hunts, chariot races, reenactments of myths, etc.)
Approximately, how long did the Roman Empire last?
500 years