The Rise and Fall
What were the names of the twin brothers that founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What are the wars fought against Carthage called?
The Punic Wars
The name of the Roman numbers.
Roman Numerals
This historical figure began his public ministry at 30. His teachings included: Monotheism, loving others, the Ten Commandments, love for God, neighbors, and enemies, and the eternal kingdom of God.
Jesus
These people were common citizens who gradually gained rights through assemblies and tribunes.
Plebians
What two Roman groups were most notable in the social organization?
Patricians and Plebeians
What was the long period of peace in Ancient Rome called?
Pax Romana
These structures used arches to carry water across valleys and rivers
Aqueducts
This is the lead bishop in charge of all others.
The pope
Who were the Patricians?
Wealthy landowners who held the most power
Rome was strategically built next to this river.
The Tiber River
One of the most famous dictators of Roman history who defeated Pompey.
Julius Caesar
This specific art type was preserved especially in Pompeii, which was buried by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
Frescoes
This person was the most responsible for spreading Christianity.
Paul
What was the most popular form of entertainment then?
The gladitatorial combats.
After the Germanic peoples overran Rome, any non-Romans were labeled as _________.
Barbarians
Who was the first Roman emperor?
Octavion Augustus
What is the name of the written laws that established equality before the law?
Twelve Tables
The name of the Roman governor who accused Jesus of going against Roman authority.
Pontius Pilate
This was the arena Romans visited to see grand spectacles, where gladiators and slaves would fight to the death, exotic animals would rise up through trap doors in the floor, and criminals were torn apart by wild animals.
The Colosseum
Political, social, economic, and military problems.
When was Julius Caeser assassinated?
44 BC.
Artists created a certain artwork called _______. These were made of stone or glass, which was common in wealthy villas.
Mosaics
Why did Roman officials persecute Christians?
They feared disloyalty and that Christians were angering the Roman gods
These people were 1/3 of Rome's population.
The slaves