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What city did Mt. Vesuvius bury?

Pompeii

What is a province?

a unit of the empire that is ruled by a governor.

What is a colosseum?

A giant arena

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

Augustus

Why was Caesar killed?

HE made himself a dictator and had too much power.

What kind of land formation is Rome found on?

peninsula

What is an aqueduct?

a structure that carries water from a distant source

One of the 2 officials that led the ancient Roman Republic?

Consul

Who was in charge of the provinces?

Governors

Who are the twin brothers who founded Rome?

Romulus and Remus

Which emperor began the fall of Rome?

Commodus

Who killed Julius Caesar?

The senators

What river is Rome located on?

Tiber River

A form of government in which the citizens vote for their leader.

Republic

What is polytheistic?

many gods

What were the reasons for the fall of Rome?

1. weak ruler, 2. empire is too big 3. stop conquering 4. inflation; money was not worth as much

Under whose rule did Christianity become an official religion?

Constantine

Who was the last of the "Good Rulers"?

Marcus Aurelius

Difference between Greek and Roman attitude?

Romans wanted to create things that were helpful.

Wealthy upper class Roman

patrician

What was the Roman policy toward conquered people?

They were free as long as they did not cause trouble and payed taxes.

How did Augustus want to rule?

He wanted to share power with the senate.

What is the Roman Empire most famous for?

laws, buildings, and roads

Which emperor was known for his mistreatment of Christians?

Nero

Who made his horse in charge of the senate?

Caligula

temporary ruler of 6 months in an emergency

dictator

What is each part of the Roman Empire known as?

province

an ordinary citizen

plebeian

Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium?

Constantine

What happens at the Circus Maximus?

chariot races