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Ancient Rome Review

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Which emperor made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire? Constantine
Why is the Colosseum a Wonder? Built in 10 years using 60,000 Jewish slaves, used for gladiator contests and public spectacles, including sea battles, it could hold 50,000-70,000 Romans.
What was the time of peace in Rome known as? Pax Romana
What religion started during the Roman Empire? Christianity
What was the name of Julius Caesar's adopted son? Octavian/Augustus
What happened on the Ides of March? Julius Caesar was betrayed and killed by the Senate.
What were structures built to carry water? Aqueducts
In Rome, plebeians were who? Common people
In Rome, who were the wealthy descendants of Rome's earliest settlers? Patricians
What was the most powerful governing body in Rome? Senate
What is a dictator? A ruler with absolute authority
What does veto mean? To reject
What was the name of the two elected leaders in the Roman Republic? Consuls
What is the form of government where citizens elect leaders to represent them? Republic
Who were likely the first people to settle Rome? Etruscans
What river runs through Rome and empties into the Mediterranean? Tiber River
Who were the two twin children in the legend of the beginning of Rome? Romulus and Remus
Which sea does Italy stretch into? Mediterranean Sea
Which present-day country is Rome located in? Italy
Italy is surrounded by water on three sides, making it what? Peninsula
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