Rome Unit Flashcards

Who were Romulus and Remus?

two brothers who fought each other to be the first founder of Rome

what was the religion of ancient Rome?

Polytheistic- gods named after planets

How did the Greeks influence Rome?

Arts, writing and religion

What type of Kings first ruled Rome?

Etruscan

How did Etruscans influence Roman architecture?

Temples and arches

Why were the plebeians initially angry?

They could not vote and were forced to be in the army

What is something both the Roman Senate and US senate both do?

They create and pass laws.

What was the conflict of orders in Rome?

A struggle between the plebeians and patricians for political rights and representation.

What was the outcome of the conflict of orders?

A compromise - enslaved people did the work of the plebeians

Who did Rome fight in the Punic wars?

Carthage

What did Rome gain from winning the Punic Wars?

More land

The emperor had to obey the citizen’s ideas- True or False?

False

The rich were encouraged to carry an ax to protect themselves or use a bodyguard- true or false?

False

Anyone could report crimes and the punishments were the same for rich and poor, prisoners were made to work for the emperor. True or False?

True

The army and government had many different positions. True or false?

True

What was the difference from food eaten by the poor vs. the rich in Rome?

Poor had fast food/processed food with grills and the rich had meats, oils and luxury foods with kitchens

How was housing different from the poor and rich classes of Rome?

The poor lived in crowded apartments or huts, the rich lived in villas or large homes with courtyards

Where did Gladiators fight?

Colosseum

Why did gladiators fight?

Entertainment

Who were often gladiators?

enslaved people or criminals

What is a Roman aqueduct?

A structure built to transport water from distant sources to cities

The _______________mountain chain provided a natural protective border while the _____________ provided an easy way to trade and conquer the islands and lands around Rome.

Alps; Mediterranean Sea

In a republic, citizens are allowed to ___________ for the leader.

vote

The only people who were citizens in ancient Rome were __________.

free adult males (men)

What is the forum in ancient Rome?

A Public gathering Market

What river valley had fertile soil and facilitated the development of Rome?

The Tiber River

What was Pompeii- the event?

A Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

What do the ruins of Pompeii teach us?

Info on Roman daily life, culture, and society before the eruption.

What was a unique crop grown in Rome that made a product which contributed to their economy greatly?

Olives for Olive Oil.

What style of currency did Ancient Romans use?

Coins made from precious metals such as gold and silver

What trade route was used by Rome to trade with places as far as China?

Silk Road