Myths/Legends/Religion
True or False:
Apollo is a Roman god
True
Who was the name of the Roman governor during Jesus' crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
What is the greatest Roman contribution to civilization?
Christianity
Which countries did the Roman Empire inhabit?
List 3 countries
Greece, Spain, France (Gaul), England (Britannia), Israel (Judea), Egypt, Germany, Turkiye. and many more.
What language did the Romans speak and write in?
Latin
What colors did they believe ghosts were?
Blue or gray
Which emperors are July and August named after?
Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar.
Name 2 architectural contributions the Romans gave us.
Stadiums, Arch, Domes, Aqueducts, Concrete, Roads
What are some reasons the Roman empire started to fall?
List 2 reasons
Roman army became too expensive, too much corruption for political power, slaves took too many jobs from the free Romans, Christianity gave hope to the poor & slaves.
Which culture did the Romans take a lot of inspiration from?
Ancient Greeks
Who were the twins that founded Rome?
Romulus & Remus
Which Emperor legalized Christianity?
Constantine I
What special books were written in Latin?
Hint (Think New Church Books)
The Writings or Heavenly Doctrines
What is the capital of the Western Roman Empire & what is the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
West: Rome
East: Constantinople
All _________ leads to _________
All Roads lead to Rome
Where did a lot of the Roman gods and goddesses get their names from?
The planets in our solar system
Who was the last Roman (Byzantine) Emperor?
Constantine XI
What does the phrase 'Carpe Diem' mean?
Seize the day
Which Empire destroyed the Roman empire?
Ottoman Empire
What special garments could only Roman citizens wear?
Togas
Romans believed in astrology:
Name 5 of the star signs they believed in.
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Which emperor watched Rome burn?
Nero Claudius
What does this Roman numerals represent?
MMXXV
2025
What year did the Roman Empire end?
Hint: MCDIII
1453 AD
What are the 3 eras of Ancient Rome?
Early Romans (Etruscans)
Republic
Empire