Rome

Roman Republic

100

The founding of Rome is told in a mythical story about two brothers, Remus and ______________.

Romulus

200

Who was the first major leader of Rome who as a military general crossed the Rhine and conquered the Gauls? Was later assassinated by the Senate.

Julius Caesar

300

What major public work would host gladiator fights, exotic animals, and even water battles?

Colosseum

400

1. The Second Triumvirate included 3 prominent men: Lepidus, Marc Antony, and …

Octavian

500

1. At what battle was Marc Antony defeated to restore Rome from the Civil War?

Actium

Roman Empire

100

1. Augustus Caesar brought many reforms, including…

2. 
   

   1. Tax breaks for families with 3 or more children

   2. Made adultery illegal

   3. Rebuilt Temples and installed public works

   4. All of these

D

200

Nero was one of the “Five Good Emperors” of Rome. T or F

FALSE

300

Gladiators could earn their freedom after surviving 3 years of fighting. T or F

TRUE

400

 First emperor of Rome

Octavian/Augustus Caesar

500

Emperor who did not want to rule, son of Augustus

Tiberius

Late Rome

100

Constantine I did NOT tolerate other religions and only allowed Roman Mythology. T or F

FALSE

200

Which of the following is NOT true about Commodus

1. Fought in the Colosseum 

2. Was Murdered

3. Was seen as a morale and just ruler

4. Thought he was a descendent of Hercules

3

300

Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered _____________ in lava and ash in 80 AD

Pompeii

400

The Roman empire would eventually separate into two, the Western Roman Empire and …

Byzantine Empire

500

1. How far north did the Roman Empire expand at its height?

Scotland/Northern England

People

100

1. Nero did all of the following BUT…

2. 
   

   1. Blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome

   2. Had his own mother killed

   3. Restored balance to the Roman Senate

   4. Competed in the Olympics

Restore Balance to the Roman Senate

200

Emperor who opened the Colosseum with 100 days of games to honor the people of Rome.

Titus

300

1. ) Emperor to convert empire to Christianity

Constantine

400

Crossed the Alps with 37 Elephants to battle Rome

Hannibal

500

Emperor to split Rome into two separate nations

Diocletian 

BONUS (MUST CLEAR BOARD FIRST)

100

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

Marie Curie

200

What is the name for the plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces?

Aglet

300

Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?

Skin

400

Who was the last MLB player to win the Triple Crown? Leading in AVERAGE, RBIS, and Homeruns

Miguel Cabrera