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Ancient Rome Quiz

Ancient Roman Study Facts

TermDefinition
Forum A Roman public meeting place.
Dictatorship A ruler who has absolute power.
Emperor Name of the Roman Ruler during their time as ruler.
Patricians The nobles in roman society.
Plebeian The common people of Ancient Rome.
Consuls The most powerful officials in Rome.
Senate Roman officials who were appointed by the consuls.
Veto To reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials.
Checks and Balances A system that balances the distribution in power.
Latin The Roman language.
Arch A structure that spans a space and supports wight above it.
Aqueduct Raised channel that carries water from distant places.
Civil Law A legal system based on a written code of laws.
Pax Romma A general time of peace and prosperity in Roman empire
When did Latin enter the region ? 1000 B.C.
When was the Republic was created? 500 B.C
When did the 12 tables make the first law code? 450 B.C.
When did the end of the Roman Republic take place? 45 B.C.
When was Julius Caesar assassinated? 44 B.C.
When was Pompeii destroyed? 79 A.D.
When did the Roman Empire peak? 117 A.D.
When was Christianity recognized? 313 A.D.
When did the Roman Empire collapse? 476 A.D.
Name the Three Seas. Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Ionian Sea
What is the mountains that run down the Italian Peninsula? Apennines Mountains
Name the city state. Rome
What is the island to the South West of the Italian Peninsula? Sardina
What is the island to the South of the Italian Peninsula? Sicily
What looks like a boot? Italian Peninsula
What river is nearest to Rome? Tiber River
What river is closest to the Alps? Po River
What is on the right/eastern side? Byzantine Empire
What is above the Alps? Gaul
What is nearest to Gaul and the Po River? Alps
Where were Romulus and Remus abandoned ? Tiber River
Who found Romulus and Remus on the edge? A wolf.
Why did they attack Amarius? They abandoned them as a baby.
Who helped Romulus and Remus take down the king? Citizens that had been helped by them.
What was hard for Romulus and Remus after living with a wolf? Eating
Why did Romulus kill Remus? The name of Rome
What 2 ways did Rome have their government? Monarchy and Republic
Could slaves vote? No
Could women vote? No
Could children vote? No
Could free adult citizens vote? Yes
Who was on the top rank of the Social Pyramid? Senators
Who was below Senators on the Social Pyramid? Nobles and Patricians
Who was below Nobles and Patricians on the Social Pyramid? Plebeians
Who was below Plebeians on the Social Pyramid? Freedmen
Who was the lowest rank on the Social Pyramid? Slaves
Who were Senators? Had great political power, wealthiest nobles
Who were Nobles and Patricians? officials + advisors landowners Rome's ruling class
Who were Plebeians? Plebs majority of Roman class less wealthy craftspeople merchants landowners
Who were Freedmen? They were once slaves but now free Major legal restrictions on rights.
Who were Slaves? Lowest class No freedom considered property
What were elephants used for? War
What did Rome switch to during times of war? Dictatorship
What were the traits of the Roman Republic? Duty, discipline, and courage
How did the Romans maintain control? By making the Roman Confederation
What is agriculture? Farming
Who was bought and captured? Slaves
Who worked a variety of jobs? Common People / Plebeians
Earned $ from? agriculture
Who ruled the families? Men
Whose role was to have children and watch slaves? Women
Who owned all the property? The oldest man
Who was in the Punic wars? Rome and Carthage
When did the first Punic war start? 264 B.C.
When did the first Punic war end? 242 B.C.
How many wars were there? 3
How long did the 3 wars last? over 100 years
When did the second Punic war start? 218 B.C.
When did the second Punic war end? 201 B.C.
What mountains did the Carthage Army cross? Alps
When did the third Punic War start? 149 B.C.
When did the third Punic War end? 146 B.C.
How did the Roman army attack Carthage in the third Punic War? Burning / demolishing all of the buildings
What was the difference between the freedman and slaves? freedmen were EX slaves
What was the role of a senator in the Social hierarchy? Senators were men who served in the Senate ;wealthy
Which group made up most of the people in Rome? Plebeians were the majority of people in Rome
What jobs did Plebeians hold in ancient Rome? Merchants, craftspeople, and landowners
How much rights did slaves have in ancient Rome? No rights
What are the 5 themes of geography? Location, Place, Human Environment Interaction, Movement, Region
How can you remember the 5 themes of geography? Lazy People Have Many Remotes
Who won the Punic Wars? Rome
When was Rome under different kings? 753-509 B.C.
Who is Hannibal Barca of Carthage? Carthaginian General during 218-201 B.C.
A ruler with absolute power Dictatorship
A gov. where people elect leaders to govern them Republic
Romes nobles Patricians
A council of the wealthy and powerful Senate
The two most powerful magistrates Consuls
What was the role of the forum? A public meeting place
What is not a principle of the Roman gov.? a written constitution
What is the role of the women? watch slaves and have kids
Who was the first emperor? Augustus Cesear
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