Roman Republic A
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus (formerly known as Octavian)
What was the common language spoken in the Roman Republic?
Latin
Who was the famous orator and statesman known for his speeches against Cataline?
Cicero
What was the name of the river upon which Rome was founded?
Tiber
Beware of the Ides of March is a reference to
Stabbing of J. Caesar by members of the Senate
on March 15, 44BC
What event marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
Senate had more power during the Republic or Empire?
Republic
Which Roman general famously defeated the Carthaginian general Hannibal in the Second Punic War?
Scipio Africanus
What was the name of the Roman province that corresponds to modern-day France?
Gaul
Who was the first Christian emperor in ancient Rome?
Constantine
Which famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon river, sparking a civil war?
Julius Caesar
Who were the common people of Rome, distinct from the nobility and aristocracy?
Plebeians
Who was the Roman general and dictator known for his military reforms and victories in Gaul?
Julius Caesar
What is the name of the mountain range that forms the northern border of Italy?
The Alps
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field
Who was the legendary founder of Rome?
Romulus
What was the greek word for savior?
Christ
Which Roman philosopher and statesman was a tutor to the young Nero and wrote "Meditations"?
Marcus Aurelius
What was the name of the ancient Roman road system that connected the empire?
The Appian Way
What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta
What was the name of the conflict between Rome and Carthage that lasted for three wars?
The Punic Wars
What was the title given to the elected officials who served as chief executives of the Roman Republic?
Consuls
Who was the Roman general and statesman who served as a consul alongside Julius Caesar and later formed the Second Triumvirate?
Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)
What was the name of the famous city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
Pompeii
What did one plate say to the other plate?
Lunch is on me