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The peninsula of Italy looks a lot like a _________________.
The peninsula of Italy looks a lot like a _________________.
boot
Rome is located near the ___________ River.
Rome is located near the ___________ River.
Tiber
___________ erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii.
___________ erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii.
Mt. Vesuvius
When Rome expanded its territory, the new land they gained was divided into _____________.
When Rome expanded its territory, the new land they gained was divided into _____________.
provinces
Volcanoes can be useful because they _________________.
Volcanoes can be useful because they _________________.
make soil fertile
Warriors that are trained to fight to the death are called ______________.
Warriors that are trained to fight to the death are called ______________.
gladiators
How did Roman citizens get water in the city of Rome?
How did Roman citizens get water in the city of Rome?
aqueducts
If you wanted to go shopping in Rome, you would go to this place.
If you wanted to go shopping in Rome, you would go to this place.
the forum
Rome had 200 years of peace and prosperity. What was this called?
Rome had 200 years of peace and prosperity. What was this called?
Pax Romana
What is the main reason Rome expanded its territory around the Mediterranean?
What is the main reason Rome expanded its territory around the Mediterranean?
Answers Vary: To gain new territory, more resources, land for farming, people for army and to pay taxes to Rome, etc.
The only group of people with less power than the plebeians were _______________.
The only group of people with less power than the plebeians were _______________.
slaves
Most of the people in the Senate were likely ______________, or wealthy landowners.
Most of the people in the Senate were likely ______________, or wealthy landowners.
patricians
This part of the Republic government replaced the king.
This part of the Republic government replaced the king.
consuls
Name an advantage and disadvantage of a Monarchy.
Name an advantage and disadvantage of a Monarchy.
Answers Vary: Advantage: easy to make decisions, no arguments, quick and decisive laws, etc. Disadvantage: Kings could be cruel, bad leaders, make poor decisions, people have no say in government.
Republic: Name the three parts of this government and how many people are in each part.
Republic: Name the three parts of this government and how many people are in each part.
consuls (2), senate (300), assembly (varies with all male citizens who could vote)
Roman gods were inspired mostly by gods from _______________.
Roman gods were inspired mostly by gods from _______________.
Greece
This religion started in Judea and spread throughout Roman lands.
This religion started in Judea and spread throughout Roman lands.
Christianity
Christians were often ______________ because of their beliefs.
Christians were often ______________ because of their beliefs.
persecuted
Christianity was appealing to many Romans because of the promise of _______________ , or happiness after death.
Christianity was appealing to many Romans because of the promise of _______________ , or happiness after death.
salvation
Why could Christians be described as rebellious when Christianity first began?
Why could Christians be described as rebellious when Christianity first began?
Answers Vary: Christians were rebels because they disobeyed the Romans by practicing their religion and they also tried to convert Romans to be Christian.
The first emperor of Rome was ______________.
The first emperor of Rome was ______________.
Octavian/Augustus
According to legend, brothers ___________ and ______________ helped found the city of Rome.
According to legend, brothers ___________ and ______________ helped found the city of Rome.
Romulus and Remus
Who was Hannibal and what was he famous for?
Who was Hannibal and what was he famous for?
Answers Vary: Hannibal led a surprise attack on Rome (through the Alps) and nearly defeated them.
_________________ was a general of Rome who declared himself ________________ and then was ______________________ by the Senate.
_________________ was a general of Rome who declared himself ________________ and then was ______________________ by the Senate.
Julius Caesar dictator assassinated
Who is Theodosius the Great and what was he famous for?
Who is Theodosius the Great and what was he famous for?
Answers Vary: Theodosius the Great declared Christianity to be the official religion of the Roman Empire. This allowed tax money to go towards building churches (which was controlled by Bishops).
Name three reasons why the Romans wanted to expand their land.
Name three reasons why the Romans wanted to expand their land.
Answers Vary: 1.) They thought neighbors were enemies and would attack first. 2.) They wanted the land around them to gain wealth (farm land, taxes, etc.) 3.) They wanted to gain all of the trade routes around the Mediterranean Sea.
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