a two hundred year period of piece instability that was established and maintained by the Roman Empire

the group of people the Romans drove out to finally become a republic
City that fought three major wars with Rome

A rival of Octavian, and was married to Queen Cleopatra

The gathering place of the Romans

A large public arena where Romans watched gladiator fights

a large Roman stadium primarily used for chariot races

These divided the city, causing generals on each side of Rome to become dictators

A slave who led a famous revolt in 73 B.C.E.

The ultimate source of law but did not get to decide the cases

A pointed pen used to copy down lesson plans from tutor

a series of wars fought between Roman and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean

the group of people the Romans drove out to finally become a republic

A general who invaded Italy and defeated Pompey, and was named a dictator, thus ending the republic

"father of the family"

Large homes in the wealthy Romans' country estates

the center of most of the important public activities of the city Rome and its empire

This ruler added territory by pushing borders to natural boundaries, making Rome easier to defend

Rome's first emperor

Where the family worshipped its own household gods and spirits

A room where the family recieved guests and usually contained an indoor pool

a Roman general that ended the Roman Republic when he seized power and became dictator for life

They invaded Rome and burned most of the city to the ground

A Carthaginian general who was defeated in Carthage and forced to give up Spain to the Romans

These "fast food" places were convenient for poor people to get hot and cold foods

A good luck charm that was placed around a Roman baby's neck when he/she turned nine years old