From Republic to Empire
The Queen of Egypt, who shared power with Marc Antony.
Who is Cleopatra VII
Emperor credited with establishing a postal system for the government and a standard currency for the empire.
Who is Augustus
The place to go in the Roman Empire to complain to your local senator, this building was the home to the government offices and courtrooms
What is the basilica
Ancient Romans cheered on gladiators and chariot drivers at this spot
What is Circus Maximus
This mountain violently erupted in AD 79
What is Vesuvius
These three leaders shared power and made up the Second Triumvirate
Who are Octavian, Marc Antony and Lepidus
The two types of provinces created by Augustus during his organizational reforms
What are Senatorial and Imperial
The official count of the people in a certain place or specific region.
What is a census
A marvel of Roman engineering, this system carried water throughout the Empire.
What are aqueducts
The person entitled to receive the money and/or property of a person who has died.
What is an heir
These two senators led the attack on Julius Caesar and the subsequent civil war, ending up on the losing side.
Who are Brutus and Cassius
An era of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
What is the Pax Romana
Trained at a special school and then forced to fight to the death, this type of person was often a criminal, slave, or prisoner of war
What is a gladiator
Rome was divided into these, Spain and Egypt being two examples
What are provinces
The city where Marc Antony and Cleopatra fled from Octavian
What is Alexandria, Egypt
Meaning "Respected One' or "Holy One" this was the title bestowed upon Rome's first Emperor.
What is Augustus
The collective name given to Emperors Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.
What are The Five Good Emperors
An area that served as both marketplace and meeting place for Ancient Romans
What is a forum
With many languages spoken throughout the Empire, Rome's mix of cultures is an example of this.
What is diversity
The timeframe when the Five Good Emperors ruled over Rome.
What is AD 96 - AD 180
The year in which the Roman Senate bestowed the title of Augustus and anointed the first Emperor.
What is 27 BC
Roman Emperor who came after Tiberius, his rein was short. After only four years of poor rule, he was assassinated.
Who is Caligula
The art of telling a story only through movements of the body and facial expressions, this was a popular form of entertainment in Ancient Rome.
What is pantomime
Thousands of Roman soldiers were organized into these groups.
What are legions
The largest arena where Romans could see chariot races, gladiator fights, and executions.
What is the Colosseum