Geography
What body of water did the Roman Empire surround?
Mediterranean Sea
In the Roman Republic, most of the power was held by?
The Senate
Who was elected Dictator for life?
Julius Ceaser
What was the name of the stadium in the city of Rome where Gladiator fights take place.
The Coliseum
Describe the geological features of Rome.
Sea, Alps, Etc.
In the Roman Republic, who were the consuls?
One of 2 Chief Executive of the Government.
Caesar changed Rome by?
Being elected dictator for life.
What architectural advantage did the Romans create?
Aquaduct/Road
Describe Where Rome Developed.
Between Italy, a small country, with fertile soil, a republic.
What modern-day country is the closest to the Roman Republic?
The USA
Caeser was popular because?
Helped poor, was a military leader, hosted the Gladiator Games.
What common architectural design did the Romans have?
Arches
When Rome won the punic wars, how big did it grow?
Double/Triple
During a time of crisis who do the Romans elect to lead them (what is the title)?
Dictator
What was the period of peace and prosperity?
Pax Romana
What mathematical creation is still used in today's time?
Roman Numerals. (Hint: Super Bowl ?)
What war doubled the size of Rome?
The Punic Wars
What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?
Widening Gap between rich and poor, breakdown of the military, a period of civil war.
Germanic invaders, gap between rich and poor, trade was disrupted, inflation, decline in loyalty, divided empire, civil war.
What modern-day languages were formed from Latin?
Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese, Italian