Rome Flashcards
a government in which the people elect rulers
republic
the wealthiest and most powerful families in Rome
patricians
the majority of ordinary free romans
plebeians
a battle strategy in which enemies surround a place so that those within it cannot receive supplies
seige
a traditional Roman clothing consisting of fabric draped over the body
toga
a ruler who has total control over the coutry
dictator
Who were the legendary twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What were the wars fought between Rome and Carthage known as?
The Punic Wars
Who was the famous Roman general who led his army across the Alps to defeat the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War?
Quintus Fabius Maximus
Who was the first Emperor of Rome after the fall of the Republic
Agustus
During which period did the Roman Empire experience relative peace and prosperity
Pax Romana
What famous structure in Rome was originally built as a temple to all the gods?
The Panathon
Which religion emerged and grew in the Roman Empire, becoming the dominant religion
Christianity
Which emperor famously made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire
Constanine
What event in 476 AD is traditionally considered as the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Seige of Rome
What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, which survived for nearly 1000 years after the fall of Rome?
Constananoble
Who was the last Roman Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire
Justinian
What famous architectural feature did the Romans develop that allowed them to build large structures such as the Colosseum
Arches
Which famous Roman leader was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15) in 44BC?
Julius Ceaser
Which architectural structure is the famous amphitheater in Rome where gladiator contests and other public spectacles took place
Collosium
What architectural feature did the Romans use to carry water over long distances to cities
Aquaducts
What was the name of the period of civil war and unrest that preceded the establishment of the Roman Empire
The First Triumvirate
What was the name of the famous Roman poet who wrote the epic poem “The Aeneid”
Homer
Who was the Roman general and dictator who famously crossed the Rubicon River, sparking a civil war?
Julius Ceaser
Which Roman emperor divided the empire into East and West to make governance more manageable?
Diocletian
