Geography
What is a landform that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is still connected to a larger land mass?
Peninsula
What were the war between Carthage and Rome called?
Punic Wars
Who was the last king of Rome?
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
What were the 2 divisions of the Roman Empire?
Western & Eastern
Who was King of the Roman Gods?
Jupiter (Jove)
What did Hannibal cross to surprise the Romans?
The Alps
Which Roman general is credited with defeating Carthage in Spain and Africa?
Scipio Africanus
Why were plebeians not happy with the republic?
They were treated unfairly
What did Julius Caesar declare himself as?
Dictator for Life
Who was the Roman god of the sea?
Neptune
What river did Julius Caesar cross with his army?
Rubicon
What is the name of a Roman army that consists of 60,000 soldiers
A legion
How long can a Roman consul rule?
1 year
What does SPQR mean?
Senate and the people of Rome
Who originally taught the principles of Christianity?
Jesus Christ
What mountain range runs north and south of the Roman penisula?
Apennine Mountains
Which war lost Rome the most soldiers?
Second Punic War (218-201 BCE) against Carthage(lost 50,000+ Romans killed in one day)
What class of citizens were considered the ruling class?
Patricians
Name the mythical founders of Rome?
Romulus & Remus
Who was the Goddess of Wisdom?
Minerva
What are the three large islands that lie west and south of the Italian peninsula?
Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily
Who was responsible for the destruction and fall of Rome?
Barbarians / German tribes
What was considered the first written legal code of Rome?
Twelve Tables (Tablets)
What was the historical period of relative peace and stability that last over 200 years?
Pax Romana
Who recognized the Christians as legal and state-sponsored?
Constatine