The Founding of Rome
This pair of twin brothers is credited with founding Rome in 753 BC according to tradition.
(Who are Romulus and Remus?)
This Roman leader defeated Antony at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
(Who is Octavian?)
This war saw Rome’s victory over Carthage, granting them control of Sicily.
(What is the First Punic War?)
Rome’s largest amphitheater, where gladiatorial contests took place, is known by this name.
(What is the Colosseum?)
This emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.
(Who is Constantine?)
This early Roman alliance of seven villages formed the foundation of the city.
(What is the League of the Seven Hills?)
This title, meaning 'commander,' was used for Roman leaders after the transition from republic to empire.
(What is imperator?)
This Germanic tribe sacked Rome in 410 AD under the leadership of Alaric.
(Who are the Visigoths?)
This term refers to the period of peace and stability in the Mediterranean world from 31 BC to AD 180.
(What is Pax Romana?)
This type of polytheistic belief system was common in early Roman religion.
(What is nature worship?)
The fasces, a bundle of rods surrounding an axe, symbolized this aspect of Roman monarchy.
(What is the king’s authority?)
This member of the First Triumvirate declared himself "Dictator for Life" after overcoming his rivals.
(Who is Julius Caesar?)
This battle in 378 AD marked a crushing defeat of Roman forces by the Visigoths.
(What is the Battle of Adrianople?)
This was the official language of the Roman Empire.
(What is Latin?)
These were the centers of worship created by Jews scattered abroad.
(What are synagogues?)
These were the two primary social classes in ancient Rome.
(What are patricians and plebeians?)
These three men formed the First Triumvirate to rule Rome.
(Who are Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar?)
This Carthaginian general marched his army over the Alps to invade Rome during the Second Punic War.
(Who is Hannibal?)
The Romans constructed these to bring water to their cities.
(What are aqueducts?)
This emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
(Who is Theodosius I?)
In this order, Rome transitioned through five types of government.
(What are monarchy, republic, triumvirate, dictatorship, and empire?)
This military leader became a dictator before Julius Caesar but resigned after stabilizing Rome.
(Who is Sulla?)
At this battle, Scipio decisively defeated the Carthaginians, marking Rome's dominance in the western Mediterranean.
(What is the Battle of Zama?)
These are two titles or names by which Octavian was known.
(What are Augustus and Princeps?)
This heresy challenged the deity of Christ and was condemned at the Council of Nicaea.
(What is Arianism?)