acient rome Flashcards
Answer the following questions
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
sicily
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius caesar
What Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Augstuses
Who made up the First Triumvirate? pompey
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax romana
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
Bread and cruises
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony’s
geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Tiber river mediterranean sea
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
ptolemy
How many men made up the senate?
300