The Rise of Rome
Who were the founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
476 CE
What major religion spread through the empire?
Christianity
True or False: Rome fell in a single day.
False
What form of government did Rome adopt in 509 BCE?
A Republic
What does "Pax Romana" mean?
Roman Peace
Name one internal problem that weakened Rome.
Political instability, economic inflation, overreliance on slave labor, or military struggles, etc
What language did the Romans speak?
Latin
What famous arena held gladiator fights?
The Colosseum
What wars helped Rome expand its power in the Republic?
The Punic Wars
Which emperor expanded Rome to its largest size?
Trajan
What group raided Rome in 410 CE?
Visigoths
Name one modern idea influenced by Roman law.
Law/government (e.g., U.S. legal system, European civil law, etc.)
What was a Roman road-building motto?
"All roads lead to Rome"
What key factor allowed Rome to expand successfully?
Strong military and/or political organization
Name one major Roman infrastructure achievement.
Roads, aqueducts, or cities, etc
What was the empire split into in 285 CE?
Western and Eastern Roman Empires
What architectural structure is Rome famous for?
The Colosseum
What was NOT a cause of Rome’s fall?
A) Political Corruption
B) Weakened Military
C) Time Travelers
C) Time Travelers
Who was assassinated in 44 BCE, marking the end of the Republic?
Julius Caesar
Which empire remained after the fall of the Western Roman empire?
Byzantine Empire
Name one lesson modern nations can learn from Rome’s fall.
Avoid political corruption, maintain economic stability, prevent military overexpansion, etc.
Which cultural movement revived interest in Rome?
The Renaissance
Which Roman emperor supposedly played music while Rome burned?
Nero (Yikes)