Chapter 12 Study Guide for Roman Civilization

Open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets.

• Artistocracy

• Citizenship

• Forum

• Veto

A hierarchy class of rulers (rule by the best people)

• Aristocracy

• Citizenship

• Forum

• Veto

Roman government contained

• Originally ruled by a republic

• The Romans' women had more freedom than the women of Greece

• Had more success in creating a centralized government

• All of the above

Both Roman and Greek Governments contained

• democratic government

• most powerful democrats

• Predisposition to favor the aristocracy

• Both governments fell

• All of the above

Which ancient civilization was Pompeii a part of?

• Greek

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Persian

What was the primary language spoken in Roman civilization?

• Latin

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Aramaic

Which Roman structure was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?

• Pantheon

• Colosseum

• Aqueduct

• Forum

Who was the first Roman emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula

What was the Roman law code that became the foundation for many modern legal systems?

• Code of Hammurabi

• Napoleonic Code

• Twelve Tables

• Magna Carta

Which river was central to the founding of Rome?

• Nile

• Tiber

• Euphrates

• Danube