Roman Empire

Why is the Mediterranean Sea important to ancient Rome?

• Because it allowed travel

• Roman's went snorkeling

• It was nice to look at

Most of the population. Shopkeepers and small farm owners were called

• Comproise

• Republic

• Plebeians:

• Slaves

Two elected officials who rule the government were called

• Consuls

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Romans

Wealthy landowners, nobles, and senators were known as

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Soldiers

What country is Rome located in?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• Egypt

What does it mean to "Cross the Rubicon"?

• Make a diecision that is very important

• Make a decision you cannot take back

• Make a decision that has no consequences

• Make a decision that affects other people

Which Roman Emperor was most famous for his persecution of Christians?

• Hannibal

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Augustus

What was the Pax Romana?

• Period of war for Rome

• The time of Roman republics

• The Roman reformation

• Long period of peace for the Roman empire

What is treating someone badly because of their beliefs?

• Repbulic

• Persecution

• Salvation

• Predestination

What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

• columns
• arches
• lintels
• marble