Magazine 19: Roman Empire Review

Who was the leader of Egypt

Girls were educated, could vote, and were expected to marry

What allowed the Empire to grow to its largest size?

The major unit of the Roman army

Who was the first Roman Emperor?

The condition in which one person is owned by and under the control of another

Pictures made by arranging many colored stones or tiles in a design on a wet-plaster surface.

Which Roman ruler was assassinated in 44 BC?

What kept people entertained so they would not rebel against public officials?

Which emperor provided regular salaries, retirement benefits, & created legions?

A skilled fighter who battled in an arena to entertain an audience

Where were mosaics commonly displayed in the homes of wealthy Romans?

A political unit of several countries or territories ruled by one ruler or nation

The poor generally lived with furniture, well constructed apartments, and some access to water

What was the Pax Romana?

Who was the general that lost at the Battle of Actium?

What did the Roman government do by granting Roman citizenship to free men in the provinces?

A public place for meetings and official business

A member of a group living outside of the Roman Empire

Money that is in circulation and used to buy goods and services

An official survey that counts and records details about a population

Boys were well educated, became citizens, and could later vote when they were old enough

What happened to the Roman Empire when it was invaded, ruled by corrupt/incapable leaders, and political infighting?

Rome achieved very little success because they lacked engineering, strong military, and trade advancements

August reformed the Roman Army to be more professional