Rome Republic to Empire - Slide #1

Question 1

When Greek power declined, who did they learn from to build a powerful empire?

Answer 1

THE EGYPTIANS and OTHER GREAT CIVILIZATIONS

Question 2

Location

Where is Italy locatated?

Answer 2

MEDITERRANEAN

Question 3

Italy in the Roman empire

Why were people attracted to Italy?

Answer 3

SUNNY CLIMATE and FERTILE FARMLANDS

Question 4

Where did the Romans make their home in Italy?

Answer 4

PENINSULA

Question 5

Italy Location

Describe the area of Italy during the Roman empire…

Answer 5

MOUNTAINS and VOLCANOES

Question 6

What river made it easy to escape from Pirate raids?

Answer 6

TIBER RIVER

Question 7

Roman Empire Living

What did Romans learn to farm from the Greeks?

Answer 7

OLIVES and GRAPES

Question 8

Who heavily influenced and taught the Romans?

Answer 8

ETRUSCANS

Question 9

Romans rise to power

Who did the Romans conquer?

Answer 9

THE ETRUSCAN KING TARQUIN

Question 10

Goverment

What type of goverment did Rome establish?

Answer 10

REPUBLIC

Question 11

War and the Battlefield

What were Roman soldiers armed with during war?

Answer 11

SWORDS and IRON SPEARS

Question 12

War and the Battlefield

What was Rome fighting for?

Answer 12

LAND

Question 13

War and the Battlefield

What was the new battle strategy Rome implemented?

Answer 13

MOVED IN ONE LARGE GROUP

Roman soldiers fought as a unit. Think of a great football team.