People/Events 1
Trained fighters and slaves in Ancient Rome who fought for public entertainment.
Gladiators
The founder of Christianity, whose teachings spread across the Roman Empire, leading to the rise of a major religion.
Jesus Christ / Jesus of Nazareth
These ancient Romans were considered upper class / wealthy class
Patricians
The official language of the Romans.
Latin
The country where Rome is located today.
Italy
The belief in many gods.
Polytheism / Paganism
A Roman general/leader who was named "Dictator for Life" and was later assassinated.
Julius Caesar
Rome's first emperor and Julius Caesar’s adopted heir.
Augustus Caesar / Octavian
A member of the Roman lower class / commoners.
Plebians
A form of government where citizens elect representatives to rule on their behalf.
Republic
The name of the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire that was used for entertainment (chariot races, sporting events, gladiator combat) & to showcase the power of the empire.
The Colliseum / The Flavian Amphitheatre
The capital of the Byzantine Empire, now known as Istanbul.
Constantinople
The emperor who split the Roman Empire into two parts.
Diocletian
A Roman emperor who legalized Christianity.
Constantine
Artworks made of small tiles; they were popular in Roman and Byzantine art.
Mosaics
Romans built these to carry and provide clean water to public baths and water systems throughout their cities from far away.
Aqueducts
300 aristocrats in the Roman Republic who were part of the government and elected for life
The Senate / Roman Senate
A series of wars between Rome and Carthage.
The Punic Wars
A famous Egyptian Queen who had an affair with Julius Caesar and married Marc Anthony
Cleopatra
The name of the date that marked the end of the Roman Republic and the death of Julius Caesar on March 15th, 44 BCE
"Ides of March"
A word that marks the two hundred years of Roman peace -- following Emperor Augustus Caesar's reign within the newly established Roman Empire.
"Pax Romana"
This first written code of laws in ancient Rome served as the foundation for all future Roman laws.
Twelve Tables
Name at least 3 reasons why the Roman Empire declined?
War, bad army, greedy emperors, overcrowded city, disease, vikings/germanic tribes, etc.
The two legendary twin brothers who founded Rome.
Romulus and Remus
A powerful North African city that fought against Rome in the Punic Wars
Carthage
In 1054, it was the split of Christianity into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
The Great Schism
A part of the Christian Bible that describes the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The New Testament / Gospels
One of two leaders elected to govern Rome for one year.
Consuls
I was the Cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome (ie. "The Great Fire") and had many of them persecuted and killed.
Emperor Nero
A philosophy promoting self-control, virtue, and duty, influencing Roman leaders and society.
Stoicism