Geography
Italy is bordered on three sides by water. What does this make Italy, geographically?
Peninsula
What is a representative?
Someone who is elected by the people, and who works for the people.
What was the era of peace started by Augustus called?
Pax Romana
Give one major weakness for why Rome began to fail as an empire? (Social, Political, Economic, and Military)
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In which continent did the Roman Empire begin in?
Europe
How many leaders lead in a Republic?
Multiple
How long did Pax Romana last for?
200 years
After the split of Rome, which side fell due to being overwhelmed by outside tribes and a lack of trade?
The Western Roman Empire
Which Sea borders Italy to the south?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the title of the ONLY leader in an empire?
Emperor
Name at least 2 architectural lasting contributions from the Roman Empire
Domes, Arches, Aqueducts, and Colosseum
Who was the emperor that split the Roman Empire into two sides?
Diocletian
Travel to the north into Europe was difficult for those living in Italy because of what?
Mountains in the north of Italy.
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Augustus Octavian
What helped allow the Roman Empire to expand?
Roads and Bridges
What were the two changes to the Roman Empire that Emperor Constantine made?
Made the empire a Christian Empire and moved the capital to Constantinople.
Why was the Mediterranean Sea important to the Roman Empire?
It helped with trade, which then helped the empire expand.
Give one difference between a Republic and an Empire
What is the language spoken in the Roman Empire that serves as a lasting contribution in some of the world's languages today, including English and Spanish.
Latin
What name did the Eastern Roman Empire take on after the West fell?
The Byzantine Empire