Ancient Rome

Written law in Rome, finally including the Plebeians.

Even though he was not one of Jesus’ apostles, he wrote 1/3 of the new testament.

A clearing that was the center of life in Rome.

The two leaders of the roman Republic were allowed to Veto one another.

Which one is not one of the reasons that Rome was settled in its current location?

A series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage in the 200s B.C., ending in a victory for Rome.

A religion based on the teachings of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament.

First known as Byzantium, ________ changed the capitol of the Roman Empire to Constantinople.

The city of Rome fell to Hannibal during the Punic Wars.

A member of the noble families and wealthy class of the Roman Republic.

This part of the Roman Republic handled the daily affairs of government and also the money.

A simple story that contains a message or truth.

According to legend there were two ideas referring to the reasons for settling Rome.

A person who is elected by citizens to speak or act for them.

Pax Romana began after years of civil war when _________ became the first emperor of Rome.

A ruler who has absolute power, typically coming from the military.

This mountain range North of Italy hindered Hannibal’s assault on Rome during the Punic Wars.

Rome was in a peninsula surrounded by two different mountain ranges.

This part was constantly fighting for the equality and betterment of Plebeian life.

The church leader of Rome and the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Latin for “father.”

Rome was located near the Tiber River.

In chronological order, Rome was ruled by: a monarchy, an oligarchy, a republic, an emperor.

Hannibal, of Carthage, mastered the use of _____________ during war to overcome his foes.

A period of peace for the Roman Empire that lasted around 200 years. Latin for “Peace of Rome."

A branch of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire.

The red box represents what?

A periodic count of all the people living in a country, city, or other region.

He became dictator of the Roman Empire for life when he seized power from the Senate in 45 B.C.

A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act for them.

Rome was situated between 7 hills.

A common farmer, trader, or craftworker in ancient Rome.

High arched structures built to move water over long distances.

Caesar Augustus was Rome’s first Emperor, yet Julius Caesar was a dictator.

A Branch of Christianity that developed in the western Roman Empire.