Ancient Rome Review

The Roman government held gladiator battles primarily to

Tax increases near the end of the Roman Empire were mostly associated with

The Roman Republic was founded as a result of

Which position would a Roman slave most likely occupy?

Why was slavery an important part of Roman life?

The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and

The ___________ has great political power, they were the men that served in the senate. The wealthiest of nobles.

In ancient Rome, the common people were known as

Rome is closest to which body of water?

A government run by three people with equal power is called a 

Which factor contributed to Rome’s territorial expansion?

What was the name of the twins at the center of the origin story of Rome?

The mountains in Italy had which of effect on Rome's development?

How was the Roman Empire different from the Roman Republic?

_________ is the founder of Christianity

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, most of Europe was ruled by

A_______ isa form of government where the leader is not a monarch and some of the citizens can vote

In Rome, the greatest amount of political power was exercised by

The Coliseum in ancient Rome was used for

The Punic Wars resulted in

Gladiators were often ________ or condemned criminals.

How many wars took place between Rome and Carthage?

The Roman monetary system had which benefit over the barter system?

Roman territory first expanded

The decline of the Roman Empire was accelerated by which factor?

Which of these rivers provided the city of Rome with its first source of water?

The Roman Republic could be ruled by a dictator under which of these conditions?

On what continent is Rome, Italy?

The location of Rome made which activity an important part of its early economy?

Political instability in the later Roman Empire was largely a result of

Which factor contributed to Rome’s territorial expansion?

A ___________ is an official in Roman government who is in charge of enforcing civil law

What language did the ancient Romans speak?

Like most ancient civilizations, Rome's most important economic activities were

The Roman Empire began with a settlement in which location?