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What was the benefit of Rome being built along the Tiber River?
Their access to water and ability to trade
How did Julius Caesar gain power in Rome?
His army men were loyal to him and he conquered Gaul
Who were the brothers who founded Rome according to legend?
Romulus and Remus
Who did Rome battle in the Pubic Wars?
Carthage
Who made up the majority of Roman Citizens?
Plebeians
What were Romans skilled in (think Roads and arches)
Engineering and architecture
Why did some members of the Senate fear Caesar?
They thought he was becoming too powerful
What does Pax Romana mean?
A time of peace and growth
What was a result of Punic Wars?
Rome became the strongest in the Medit.
Why were the 12 Tables important?
For the first time laws were written and available for all
Why were aqueducts important?
They got water into cities from far distances
What was the significance of Augustus?
He made Rome stable and was the first emperor
As the Republic started to end, why did many Romans stop believing in the Senate?
Senators only valued the wealthy and were corrupt
Why were early Christians persecuted in Rome?
They believed in one god and would not worship the emperor
What kind of government was set up after Rome got rid of their kings?
Repubilc
What were Rome's strengths in the beginning...
What were their weaknesses in the end....
Fertile land, trade, strong army
Weak leadership, corruption, invasions
Languages, Laws, and Architecture
What group sacked Rome?
Visigoths
Name the factors that led to the Fall of the Western Empire
Weak leadership, invasions, and economic problems
Why did the Eastern Roman Empire endure(go on)?
Less Invasions, better leadership, stronger cities