History Flashcards
(58 cards)
What year was Rome founded?
753 BC
Who were the legendary founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What is the significance of the Roman Senate?
It was a governing body in ancient Rome that played a key role in politics.
True or False: Julius Caesar was the first Emperor of Rome.
False
What title did Augustus hold?
First Emperor of Rome
Fill in the blank: The Roman Republic was established in ______.
509 BC
What was the Pax Romana?
A long period of relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire.
Who was the last Roman Emperor?
Romulus Augustulus
What was the primary language spoken in ancient Rome?
Latin
True or False: The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests.
True
What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?
To transport water to cities.
Name one major road built by the Romans.
Via Appia
Who was Hannibal?
A Carthaginian general known for his role in the Second Punic War.
What was the primary religion in the Roman Empire before Christianity?
Polytheism
Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire officially adopted Christianity in ______.
AD 380
What is the Roman law system known as?
Civil law
Who was the famous Roman orator and statesman known for his speeches?
Cicero
True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.
True
What was the role of the Praetorian Guard?
To protect the emperor.
Name one famous Roman poet.
Virgil
What was the main governing body of the Roman Republic?
Senate
Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire split into the Western and Eastern Empires in ______.
AD 395
What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
They were the first codification of Roman law.
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus