Ancient Rome - Summative

City founded as the second capital of the Roman Empire; later became the capital of the Byzantine Empire

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Sicily

Bridge-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities

• Roads

• Aqueducts

• Bridges

• Temples

A large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held.

• The Parthenon

• The Great Pyramid

• The Coliseum

• Mr. Lyons SS Class

A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180.

• Peace Y'all

• Census

• Punic Wars

• Pax Romana

100-44 B.C. Roman general who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C.

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Caligula

• Constantine

A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.

• Peloponessian Wars

• Persian Wars

• Punic Wars

• 100 Years War

Rome's first code of laws; adopted in 450 B.C.

• Hammurabi's Code

• Justinian Code

• 12 Tables

• Ten Commandments

A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

The wealthy, hereditary aristocrats during the Roman era.

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Senate

• Patricians

Members of the lower class of Ancient Rome including farmers, merchants, artisans and traders

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Senate