Ancient Rome Study 1

Jesus' teaching of Judaism evolved what other religion?

Wealthy landowners and business owners from the oldest families in Rome

Where is Italy located?

How did Rome's geography affect teh people who lived there?

Enslaved people or criminals who were forced to become trained fighters and battle to death

A writing style that makes fun of others or society in general

Type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them

Why do some historians consider the Roman replicas of ancient Greek sculptures a significant achievement?

Where is Rome located?

A 200 year period of peace and stability witin the Roman Empire

According to the Bible, what method did the Romans use to execute Jesus of Nazareth?

What did the Romans build across the empire for 50,000 miles to improve the travel of armies and trade goods?

Artisans, builders, farmers merchants and other workers who were not from the oldest famililes in Rome

Territory outside of Italy that was supervised by a Roman Governor

A publlic meeting place in the center of Rome

A structure that carried water into Roman cities from mountains

Why is Constantine considered an important figure in world history?

How did the Greeks influence ancient Roman mythology?

Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?

Two magistrates who held the most poer in the Roman Republic

Where is the Mediterranean Sea?

Spoken communication system that developed out of Latin after the fall of Rome

Where is the Tiber River?

Organized group of foot soldiers in the Roman army

Where are the Alps located?

To prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place

What apostle contributed to the spread of Christianity by establishing several churches throughout the Roman provinces?

A leader with complete control and absolute power

Where is Sicily located?

Ancient Rome once included Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.