Ancient Rome

Question 1

Latium Plains

Answer 1

fertile soil along west coast of Italy and the Tiber River runs through

Question 2

wealthy landowners, members of noble families

Answer 2

Patrician

Question 3

farmers, traders, artisans, served in the military etc. Plebeians worked for the patricians.

Answer 3

Plebeian poor/working class:

Question 4

a state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives

Answer 4

Republic

Question 5

Roman general and politician who named himself dictator of the Roman Empire,

Answer 5

Julius Caesar

Question 6

Roman peace)= 200 years of peace

Answer 6

Pax Romana

Question 7

Emperor of Rome who divided the empire in two

Answer 7

Diocletian

Question 8

Emperor of the Roman Empire - united the empire after Diocletian

Answer 8

Constantine

Question 9

the recorded laws of Rome on 12 bronze tablets

Answer 9

Twelve tables

Question 10

Mainly patricians: proposed and voted on laws

Answer 10

Senate

Question 11

Mainly Plebeians: lead the assembly

Answer 11

Tribune

Question 12

Central meeting place/ market. A place of learning, government, trade and socializing.

Answer 12

Forum.

Question 13

a series of conflicts fought between Rome and Cathrage between 264 and 146 B.C

Answer 13

Punic Wars

Question 14

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Answer 14

Dictator

Question 15

Emperor of Roman Empire for 41 years; respected and beloved ruler

Answer 15

Octavian (Augustus)

Question 16

arena for gladiator contests

Answer 16

Colosseum

Question 17

fighters in the colosseum: they were prisoners of war and criminals, but usually slaves

Answer 17

Gladiators

Question 18

monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

Answer 18

Christianity

Question 19

Teacher and savior of his followers in Christianity

Answer 19

Jesus

Question 20

capital of Byzantine Empire

Answer 20

Constantinople