Geography
What was the original name of Rome?
The Eternal City
Who was the king of the Roman gods, who shares his name with a planet?
Jupiter
What did Romans use to make their buildings so strong and long-lasting?
They invented a type of concrete and used arches to distribute weight in bridges and buildings.
What was Julius Caesar’s job before he became the leader of Rome?
Caesar was a very talented general, politician, and writer.
What was the most important part of the Roman economy?
Farming was the backbone of the economy, especially in the early years and at the peak of the empire.
Rome is the capital city of which country?
Italy
Which Roman goddess of wisdom and war corresponds to the Greek goddess Athena?
Minerva
What were aqueducts used for?
They were massive bridge-like structures that brought fresh water from far away into cities for baths, fountains, and homes.
How did Caesar become the sole leader of Rome?
He defeated his rival, Pompey, in a civil war.
Who did most of the hard work in Rome?
Slaves played a crucial role, making up about 33% of the population. They did most of the manual labor, including mining, farming, and construction.
Rome is situated off which well know River?
Tiber River
Why did Romans think it was important to worship gods?
To watch over crops, bring the sun, and protect their homes.
What is the saying about the 50,000 miles of roads they built?
"All roads lead to Rome."
Why was Caesar popular with the common people of Rome?
He made reforms that improved life for the poor, such as providing land and grain, rather than just helping the rich.
What did Romans use for money?
They used bronze weights initially, but later developed gold and silver coins, such as the silver denarius.
Italy sits near this well known water body and sea.
Mediterranean Sea
What was the main difference between early Roman gods and later Roman gods?
Early gods were seen as spirits or natural forces, while later gods were influenced by Greek ideas and acted like humans.
What is the name of the famous amphitheater where gladiators fought?
The Colosseum.
What does it mean that Caesar was a "dictator?"
It meant he had absolute control over the government, rather than sharing power with the Senate.
How did the Roman Republic get money to pay for things?
They used "tax farmers" to collect taxes, and they often conquered new areas to take their wealth.
Which country is closest to Rome?
Vatican City
Roman emperors were believed to be ______.
gods.
Which famous queen fought against Rome in Egypt?
Cleopatra.
Why did some Senators dislike Julius Caesar?
They feared he was becoming too powerful and wanted to make himself a king, which would end the Roman Republic.
Did Romans trade with other places?
Yes, they traded for luxury items like silk from China and spices from India.