Duplicate of Ancient Rome Study Guide

What continent is Italy a part of?

At the end of the Roman Empire, who really controlled the empire?

When Marcus Aurelius died, he named ________________ as emperor.

______________ were the small group of people who followed Jesus.

What name was given to the city that Constatine established on the site of Byzantium?

What river was Rome founded near?

_________________ was the general that lead the Carthaginian's during the 2nd Punic War.

Commudus was murderd by ___________________

What was a major difference between the Byzantine Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church?

What principles do the legal system of the U.S. and ancient Rome have in common?

In the early Roman republic the Senate was made up of

The Punic Wars were fought between__________________ and _____________________

Western side of the Roman Empire =

Why was the Tiber River important to the development of Roman culture?

___________ is being punished for religious beliefs.

What famous ruler was stabbed to death near the end of the Roman republic?

_____________________ is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.

Ancient Rome's religious beliefs were most like what countries?

What language did the early Romans speak?

What did Diocletian add to help control rebellions in the Roman Empire?

As the Roman Empire was declining, the seat of emperor was _________________ off.(Sold)

The word _______________ is used to describe someone who destroys property.

In 324 A.D., which emperor united the Empire again?

Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

Who was the ruler when the Pax Romana began?

What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity?

Eastern side of Roman Empire =

Who is the founder of Christianity?

What is a major achievement of the Romans?

What is Mrs. Williams pointing at on the map?

During the Roman republic___________________ were chosen to manage the government and the army.

What does the term Pax Romana mean?

Why were Romulus and Remus important to Rome?

During this time(235-285),_______ emperors held power-most being murdered or killed in battle.

What emperor decided to split the Roman Empire in half?

What emperor made Christianity Rome's official religion?

During his rule, the Empire reached its height.

After Rome declined the _________________ became even more prosperous.

________________ is a sense of pride in one's country.

Why did Romans not like the rising of Christianity?

Who won all three Punic Wars?

A republic is ________________________.

What is Mrs. Williams pointing at?

What is this?

Justinian ordered for the organization of the Roman laws to make them clearer. They are called