Ancient Rome

What is one concept of Roman law that is still practiced in the U.S. and other places around the world?

• Trial by combat

• Trial by ordeal

• Guilty until proven innocent

• Innocent until proven guilty

Who was the father of the gods in Roman mythology?

• Juno

• Minerva

• Jupiter

• Mars

What were gladiators often chosen from?

• Slaves

• Soldiers

• Wealthy citizens

• Farmers

What religion slowly emerged in the Roman empire?

• Polytheism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Atheism

How were early followers of Christianity treated in the Roman empire?

• Treated well

• Praised

• Suffered hardships

• Ignored

What is an empire?

• A group of countries ruled by a prime minister

• A group of countries ruled by a president

• A group of countries ruled by a dictator

• A group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress

What is the meaning of the name 'Augustus'?

• King of kings

• Exalted one

• Emperor

• Great ruler

Period of peace that lasted for 200 hundred years - Roman peace.

Roman general who became leader of Rome before he was killed by a group of senators.

Capital city of Roman Empire.