The __________ River runs through the city of Rome and was a crucial transportation rout for the Romans.
Nile
Etruscan
Tiber
In the Roman government, the __________ was the system in which power was held by the people and their elected representatives.
Monarchy
Republic
Dynasty
The __________ were common farmers, workers, and artisans in ancient Rome who made up the majority of the population.
Plebians
Aristocrats
Senators
The wealthy and powerful landowners who controlled the government in ancient Rome were known as the __________.
Plebians
Magistrates
Patricians
The __________ were two powerful government officials in ancient Rome who were chosen to create laws and command the army.
Consuls
Dictators
Tribunes
__________ were elected into office as officials who acted as judges, collected taxes, and did urban planning. These men could serve for one year.
Senate
Council
Magistrates
The Roman Senate was a __________ who advised the leaders of government.
small group of men
council of 300 men
individual
The power of __________ allowed one branch to block or cancel the decisions of another branch to prevent one branch from having too much power.
apporve
confirm
veto
The series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage for control of land, goods, and power in the western Mediterranean were known as the __________ Wars.
Punic
Peloponnesian
Great
As a form of entertainment in ancient Rome, people often watched __________ fight to their death in violent battles at arenas like the Colosseum.
Magistrates
Gladiators
Centurions
The Roman Republic evolved over time so there were __________ that ensured that one branch of government didn't have too much power.
Checks and Balances
Absolute Monarchies
Dictatorships
In Rome, people commonly were commonly enslaved after...
breaking the law repeatedly
being captured in a war
doing poorly in school
True or false?
Mice cooked in honey were often considered a fancy appetizer to eat.
True
False
True or false?
The Romans believed in a single powerful god.
True
False
True or false?
The Romans used herbs, spices, and relaxing therapies to cure patients' ills.
True
False
True or false?
Wealthy Romans lived in splendid houses usually built out of wood.
True
False
True or false?
Many Romans of the Plebian class would live in small 1-2 room apartments above the shops where they worked.
True
False
True or false?
Rome had a lot of crime happen at night.
True
False
True or false?
People would watch people fight to the death for fun!
True
False
True or false?
At the Circus Maximus, people would watch chariot races and buy snacks at food stalls.
True
False
Which Roman emperor had one of the cruelest reputations. He was known for killing his family member and may have even lit Rome on fire!
Augustus
Nero
Trajan
Hadrian
Which Roman emperor was known for the following traits: organized, efficient, simple, hard-working, strict, humorous, and open to criticism and hearing new ideas? (Hint: he had a month named after him)
Augustus
Nero
Trajan
Hadrian
Although he did encouraged blood sport and chariot racing; he also reduced taxes, appointed good leaders, and built roads/aqueducts. He cared about improving poor people's lives.