Test Review: Ancient Rome

All of the following are considered aspects of Roman Law to have influenced the western world except?

Caesar is assassinated a struggle for power began b/w Octavian and Mark Antony, what is the name of this battle for Rome

What is the name of the legendary story of how Rome was founded that was told to every Roman child to est. Roman virtues

The Punic Wars was between Rome and?

What does the Roman saying "beware the Ides of March" actually represent?

What does the concept of "Bread and Entertainment" represent in Roman society?

Roman emperor who infamously persecuted the Christians- it is said "he fiddled while Rome burned"?

What is name of the social class that represented average Romans- small farms/business/soldiers/unemployed?

Wealthy Romans or the upper class who included members of the Senate, military leaders, wealthy landowners?

As plebians gained more power and fought for Rome- the Republic created certain rights for Romans that protected them?

Who was Rome's first true emperor?

Roman soldiers that are divided into smaller fighting units are called?

What is the name of the Carthaginian General who attacked Rome via the Alps using elephants to support his troops?

Was does the term "Pax Romana" mean?

Twelve disciples who helped Jesus spread the word of Christianity though out the Roman Empire?

What is the name of the Roman Emperor who was the first to accept and recognize Christianity and ended all persecution?

Not done all the time but on occasion wealthy Romans would "purge" themselves to eat and drink more in rooms called?

The Romans invented this type of building technique?

Made up of 300 patricians, these men served for life and made key decisions for Rome?

Who was Pontius Pilate?

Canal like stone structures that were used to carry water from reservoirs to the cities are called?

Who became Rome's first dictator- he was assassinated by the Senate due to the fear of his power?

Roman art that is more detailed or lifelike in design is known as?

What is the name of the nomadic warriors from Asia who seized Rome around 600 BC and ruled as kings and harsh rule?

Romans borrowed from Athens- the idea that all male citizens took part in govt- it lasted for 500 years?

Roman emperor- most historians consider him "crazy" he is known for appointing his favorite horse to the Senate?

In the days of the Roman Republic- in times of crises the Senate would appoint someone with absolute power for 6 months?

Who was Spartacus?