Ancient History Questions

What was the common name for the Eastern Roman Empire?

What was the most predominant form of religion during the early Roman Empire?

Who split Rome into two parts for governing purposes?

Which Roman leaders allowed Christianity to be practiced?

What was the Roman law system to create uniform laws and rights for all citizens?

Who did Rome defeat in the Punic Wars to gain control of land in southern Mediterranean Sea?

What was the language of ancient Rome?

What city was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted?

What mountain range served as a natural barrier to enemies north of Italy?

What was the major cause of inflation in Rome in the third century AD?

Top two officials in the Roman government (served one year terms).

Who was elected to protect Plebeian interests?

What power did a dictator have and when was a dictator appointed?

Approximately what percentage of people in Rome were slaves in 1BC?

What city became the capital of Roman Empire after it was moved t Byzantium in the East?

Who attacked Rome's borders as it was falling?

What body of water did the Roman empire surround?

What type of government did early Romans establish?

Who were the wealthy landowners in Rome?

The Song system of credit was based on guarantees that paper money could be redeemed for coinage. This was called