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| What geographical features protected the Italian Peninsula? | Alps and seas |
| Where did Rome's influence over trade and power extend? | Mediterranean Basin and Sea |
| What was the source of Roman mythology? | Greek polytheistic (mythology) beliefs |
| What type of government developed in Rome? | a Republic, representative democracy |
| Who was excluded from participating in government? | women, most aliens (non-Romans), and slaves |
| What were the three parts of Rome?s social structure? | Patricians, plebeians, slaves |
| Which legislative body (group that made laws) of the Roman Republic elected Tribunes and Consuls, included some patricians, but was where plebeians had most power. | Assembly |
| Why did the Roman Republic fail to survive the actions of Julius Caesar? | Assassinated by some senators, led to civil wars. |
| Which ruler established the Roman Empire by a civil service, enhancing laws, creating a common currency, and providing for safe travel and trade? | Augustus Caesar (Octavian) |
| What is described? It occurred from 27 BC and AD 180 A.D. and included good emperors, roads (infrastructure), uniform coin system, laws, and the creation of a civil service. | Pax Romana |
| What caused the Punic Wars? | competition over trade in the Mediterranean Sea (Rome versus Carthage) |
| What resulted from the Punic Wars? | Three separate wars, Roman victory, destruction of Carthage and defeat of Hannibal. |
| What specific event marked the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 76 AD? (There were other causes). | Invasion of Rome by Germanic Tribes |
| Which culture greatly influenced Rome? | Greek |
| What did the Romans create that helped trade, travel, and communication? | network of roads |
| How did the Romans deal with different people? | Usually tolerated differences (except for Jews and Christians). |
| What was the social impact of the Pax Romana? | Emphasis on the family |
| What was the political impact of the Pax Romana? | Uniform laws and a civil service |
| Who brought Gaul (France) under Roman control? | Julius Caesar |
| Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire? | Augustus (Octavian) |
| Which Carthaginian crossed the Alps to invade Rome? | Hannibal |
| Who wrote The Aeneid? | Virgil |
| What is a mercenary? | A foreign soldier who served for pay |
| What is a sect? | A small religious group that splits from the original group |
| What is the Pantheon? | A temple to honor all gods in Rome |
| What was the Forum? | City center for discussions, trials, shopping |
| Which Roman ruler ended the persecution of Christians in AD with the Edict of Milan? | Constantine |
| Which Roman ruler built a protective wall across northern Britain; he also built the Pantehon | Hadrian |
| Which Roman ruler defeated Marc Antony and became the first imperial leader of Rome? | Augustus |
| Which religion arose first as a sect of Judaism and then became a new religion due to Paul?s efforts? | Christianity |
| What were some names of the Barbarian invaders? | Huns, Vandals, Visigoths, Angles, Saxons, and Lombards. |
| What resulted from Germanic invasion, civil war, inept/corrupt rulers, increased use of mercenaries, and increased taxes. | fall of the Western Roman Empire |
| Which language is the root of the Romance languages? | Latin |
| Where was Rome located? | Italian Peninsula in Europe |
| What was the source of Roman mythology? | Greek polytheistic (mythology) beliefs |
| Who represented the plebeians? | Tribunes |
| What is the name of Rome’s first written laws? | Twelve Tables (tablets) |
| Which group was represented by the Senate? | Patricians |
| Whose job was it to supervise government for a year? | consul |
| What event marked the fall of the Western Roman 20. Invasion of Rome by Germanic Tribes | Invasion of Rome by Germanic Tribes |
| Which Roman ruler persecuted the Christians? | Nero |
This roman type of architecture carried fresh water into cities.,  | aqueduct |
| What was one positive result of the Roman legalsystem during the Roman Empire? | Good government and stability. |
Emphasis on public health, public baths, public water system.,  | Roman medical achievements |
This roman structure was used for chariot races.,  | Circus Maximus |
This structure was used for gladiator fights, persecution of Christians. It is 2 amphitheatres put together.,  | Colosseum |
Most famous Roman temple; temple to ALL the Roman gods.,  | Pantheon |
Monotheism, Jesus, Life after death, New Testament, church councils.,  | Christianity |
