Geography
Roman Life/Culture
Roman life
Emperors
Vocab.
Analyzing Photographs
100
Which river was most significant in the Roman Empire?
The Tiber River
100
What type of housing did the wealthy live in?
Villas
100
What Roman invention brought water from rivers into the cities?
Aqueducts
100
According to Roman myth, what animal raised the twin brothers?
A she-wolf
100
Define the term Polytheistic.
The belief in many gods.
100
What type of warrior is this?
Gladiator
200
Which mountains provided the Roman Empire natural protection from invaders?
The Alps
200
What language was spoken by the Romans?
Latin
200
What was the purpose of the colosseum?
For entertainment: Gladiator fights, chariot races, wild animals.
200
Who were the twin brothers in the Roman myth, which one becomes the first Emperor of Rome according to myth?
Romulus and Remus, Emperor Romulus
200
Define the term Pax Romana.
Roman peace
200
What is this a picture of?
Aqueducts
300
How did the city of Rome get its name?
It was named after Romulus
300
What did the twin brothers argue about?
The location of the city.
300
What is a conquest?
To take control of a land or gorup of ppl thru war.
300
Which Roman Emperor legalized Christianity?
Emperor Constantine
300
Define the term persecution.
To be punished or killed for your religion, race, or beliefs.
300
What is this a picture of?
A legion
400
What sea was crucial to the Roman Empire?
The Mediterranean Sea
400
What foods were popular in the Roman Empire?
Bread, olives, cheese, meats.
400
What type of homes did the wealthy live in and what type did the regular people live in?
Villas (Wealthy), Insulae (Average)
400
What was the purpose of checks and balances in Rome?
To make sure no one group got too powerful, divded the power.
400
What is a republic?
A gov. where power is shared among people.
400
What is this a picture of?
A forum
500
Why did the Roman Empire begin in Rome? List three geographic advantages.
Tiber River provided water, Mediterranean Sea allowed for trade, Alps mts. provided natural protection
500
What was two internal problem that caused the fall of the Roman Empire?
Decline in agriculture, weak leaders, less disciplined army, inflation, high taxes.
500
__________ were two leaders who commanded the army and gov.
Consuls
500
Why were Christians being persecuted in the Roman Empire? How were they persecuted?
Because they challenged polytheistic beliefs and refused to worship Roman gods, they were seen as a threat to Roman loyalty. They were fed to lions.
500
What are the Twelve Tables?
The first written laws in Rome that protected citizens from unfair treatment.
500
Label the social hierarchy pictured here.
