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Ancient Rome Trivia

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1. Roman governor of Judea - one of the men responsible for Jesus's death






2. Greek colony






3. Heir to Constantius - made Christianity legal in Rome - was losing in a battle and saw a cross in the sky and saw words that said Conquer by this






4. Grandson of Scipio Africanus - fought against Carthage and defeated the whole civilization






5. Large estate






6. Where the slaves revolted - they were being held in Capua and they broke loose stole knives from a butcher shop and this was the start of The Gladiator War






7. Roman leader who defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama






8. Nephew of King of Numidia - he killed his cousins so he could become the King - bribes Rome to stay in power






9. Popular speaker said to be the son of God - tried to reform Jewish religion - accidentally started Christianity






10. The second town that Numitor ruled






11. I forbid






12. Marius' assistant - his army comes through Rome and fights Marius






13. Battle between Pompey and Caesar - Caesar wins






14. Jesus's cousin - baptised Jesus - was the predcessor of Jesus






15. Roman leader who defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama






16. English meaning: crow - Plank that connects to ships so the naval forces felt like they were fighting on land - the Roman navy was not their strong point






17. Leader of the Praetorian Guard - planned to take over once Tiberius died. Tiberius found out and killed him.






18. Was being supported by Roman troops because the Roman soldiers felt like Vitellius was favoring the German soldiers - was ruling Rome and the senate and the people of Rome liked him






19. Lowest class of people - usually farmers






20. Skilled fighters in Rome's public games






21. 3rd Julio-Claudian emperor - declared himself a God - practiced incest with his sisters - murdered the one that got pregnant - tried to make his horse consul - fought the sea because he was crazy - he is killed by the Praetorian Guard - he demands th






22. River that has a bridge that connects to Rome.






23. Anointed one - comes from Greek word Christos meaning Messiah






24. Ruler of Rome who marched to Rome with his troops - was killed by the Praetorian guard because Otho had taken the position of Imperator of the palace






25. Virgin but was 'raped by Mars' she had twin boys - Romulus and Remus






26. One of Antoninus Pius' heirs. Not interested in politics so made his brother Lucius Verus co-emperor. Commodus was his heir - more interested in philosophy stoic philosopher






27. Builds wall across Scotland to keep Celts in north






28. Love the the Lord your God with all your heart - and Love your neighbor as you love yourself

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29. The gladiators chose as their coach - very smart and strong - knew what to do in the 'battles'






30. Nephew of King of Numidia - he killed his cousins so he could become the King - bribes Rome to stay in power






31. Right hand man of Sulla who gladiator war and others - comes home in glory






32. Galba's right hand man - named Imperator by Praetorian Guard - senate unhappily named him princep as well - almost went into a Civil War with Vitellius but instead killed himself so he would not have to go into a Civil War






33. Body of government in which the citizens are entitled to vote - and choose who represents them






34. Word for someone who follows one of the non-major religion today






35. Cannot propose laws but can veto laws - 10 in the Government - Serve for one year






36. Rich people - gave funding for the campaigns of war






37. Carthage must be destroyed






38. Hadrian's heir. Rule was boring besides Rome's 900th anniversary






39. Caesar's great nephew forms the 2nd Triumvirate - youngest consul in history of Rome - becomes emperor of Rome






40. Senator who traveled to Carthage to tell the Numidia to leave Carthage alone then he discover they had great resources - and he told rome about it and it started the 3rd Punic War - he kept on saying Carthago Delenda Est which means Carthage must be






41. Octavian against Antony - naval battle - Octavian wins - Cleopatra and Antony kill themselves - didn't make sense






42. Word for someone who follows one of the non-major religion today






43. King of Pontus Sulla ends up leading army against him






44. Julius Caesar's uncle - took power when Sulla left ends up getting killed by his own army






45. English meaning: crow - Plank that connects to ships so the naval forces felt like they were fighting on land - the Roman navy was not their strong point






46. Roman governor of Judea - one of the men responsible for Jesus's death






47. Augustus starts it - personal army for kings (emperors) of Rome - kind of like secret service






48. African kingdom - that allies with Rome






49. Brother of Titus became imperator by Praetorian Guard and princep by the Senate - he soon disregarded the Senate and merely did everything for the people of Rome - had people start referring to him as dominus et dues meaning Lord of God - first ruler






50. Civic duty - public affairs







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