Ancient Rome Flashcards
What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?
The Senate
True or False: The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BC.
True
Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and ______.
Carthage
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What architectural structure is Rome famous for that hosted gladiatorial games?
The Colosseum
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major road in Ancient Rome? A) Via Appia B) Via Augusta C) Via Flaminia D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What language was primarily spoken in Ancient Rome?
Latin
True or False: Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman legal system was based on the ______.
Twelve Tables
What was the name of the river that Rome was built near?
The Tiber River
Who were the Patricians in Ancient Rome?
The aristocratic class
Multiple Choice: What was the Pax Romana? A) A series of wars B) A period of peace C) A religious movement D) None of the above
B) A period of peace
What was the significance of the Roman Forum?
It was the center of public life in Rome.
True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman system of roads allowed for efficient ______.
trade and military movement
What were the main social classes in Ancient Rome?
Patricians and Plebeians
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major contribution of the Romans? A) Aqueducts B) The wheel C) The compass D) All of the above
A) Aqueducts
Who was the last Roman Emperor before the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Romulus Augustulus
What event is marked by the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
The deposition of Romulus Augustulus in 476 AD
True or False: Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the 4th century.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman military unit was known as a ______.
Legion
What was the role of the Consuls in the Roman Republic?
They were the chief executives and military commanders.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant Roman road? A) Via Sacra B) Via Aurelia C) Via Egnatia D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Who was the famous Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal
What did the term ‘Gladiator’ refer to in Ancient Rome?
A trained fighter who participated in public spectacles.
