Ancient Rome

Roman citizens were divided into two classes of people.

Who did Rome defeat during the Punic Wars?

This was the first collection of written Roman laws.

This "good" emperor gave the Senate as much power as they wanted and his rule began the Pax Romana.

The Aeneid was an epic poem written by whom?

Who was Hannibal?

Which is NOT part of an accurate description of Rome's geography?

The Pax Romana was a period of peace in the Roman Empire that lasted around 200 years.

He was a "bad" emperor who they believe was insane and who murdered his family.

Ancient Rome was a civilization that had NO lasting impact on our world today.

Which of the following is not a reason that the Roman Empire fell apart?

Plebeians were dissatisfied with the government of the early Roman Republic because it was dominated by...

What effect did the Roman occupation of Judea have on the empire?

The Romans incorporated many of the gods & goddesses of __________ into the Roman Mythology.

Who ended the Roman Republic, improved Roman government, conquered Gaul, & was murdered by senators?

This "good" emperor made Christianity the official religion in Rome.

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

A mosaic is a piece of artwork made of tile, stone, & glass.

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of the ancient Romans?

In class, we studied three major religions & their impact on ancient Rome. Which three major religions did we study?

What language did the ancient Romans speak?

The Roman Senate gave Augustus/Octavian all the power he wanted because...

Which was NOT true of Roman consuls?

What is the name for the domed Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of Roman Mythology?

What continent is Rome (the city) on?

Rome was ruled by an empire before it became a republic.

Romans only went to the baths to get clean.

This "good" emperor reorganized the Roman army, issued a code of law, & encouraged learning.

Ancient Rome had no impact on the modern world.

This architectural feature was used to bring water from mountain springs into the cities.

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried the city of....

The Colosseum was..

Why is Pompeii important?

Julius Caesar was killed because some people thought that he planned to...

What is the name of the society that developed in the eastern Roman Empire after the fall of Rome?

This was the most famous place for chariot races in ancient Rome.

He was a "bad" emperor who proclaimed himself a god, was insane, & appointed his horse a Consul

According to the legend, who founded Rome?

This was an epic poem written by Virgil that explained how the Roman Empire was destined to rule.