1Who were the mythical twin founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
2In what year was the Roman Kingdom founded?
753 BC
3
When was the Roman Republic founded?
509 BC
4What was the name of the highest elected office in the Roman Republic, which was jointly held by two individuals?
consul
5what were the upperclass people called?
patricians
6what percentage of the slaves were there?
aproxx 20%
7How many people were in the Roman senate?
300 ppl
8
What was the name of the open space where citizens gathered to vote and conduct business in ancient Rome?
the forum
9What year marked the beginning of the Roman Empire?
27BC
10What is the name of the 200 years of peace and tranquility that began with the rule of Augustus?
The Pax Romana, which means "Roman Peace."
11
Who is the most famous Roman, even though he was assassinated by his peers?
julius ceasar
12
What is the Ides of March most famous for?
day on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC.
13the month July
Julius Ceasar
14the month of August
Agustus
15The month of March is named after who?
The Roman god Mars.
16
Borrowed from the Greeks, who was the Roman king of the gods?
Jupiter/ Venus
17What is the Roman structure, initially a temple and later converted into a Christian church, that is famous for its domed ceiling and ornate architecture?
The Pantheon.
18What is the name of the hole in the center of the domed ceiling of the Pantheon?
the Oculus
19What was the language of the Roman Empire?
Latin
20What was the name of the Roman currency?
Denarius
21Who built the Colosseum, and when was it completed?
The Colosseum was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, and finished in 80 BCE under the Emperor Titus.
22What is the structure Romans used to transport water over long distances?
Auquaducts
23What was the primary purpose of the Roman triumphal arches?
To commemorate military victories and honor military leaders.
24What was the name of the most famous road in the Roman Empire?
The Via Appia.
25What architectural style was often used for Roman temples, characterized by its tall, rectangular columns and triangular pediment?
The Corinthian style.
26What was the primary purpose of the Roman triumphal arches?
To commemorate military victories and honor military leaders.
27What was the name of the most famous road in the Roman Empire?
The Via Appia.
28What architectural style was often used for Roman temples, characterized by its tall, rectangular columns and triangular pediment?
The Corinthian style.