Civilisation

• What event is referred to as the Great Fire of Rome?

  A major fire that burned more than 2/3 of the city
• Who was the Emperor of Rome during the Great Fire?

  Nero
• Why did the fire spread quickly in Rome?

  Due to wooden buildings and poor construction
• What is the term for asking the Gods for help through studying omens?

  Auspices
• What were the three ideal geographical features of Rome for founding a city?

  • River Tiber: provides food and fertile land
  • Hills: offer natural defense
  • Tiber Island: facilitates easy river crossing
• What did Amulius do to prevent his brother Numitor from becoming king?

  He killed Numitor and made his daughter a Vestal Virgin
• Who were the twins that Amulius feared?

  Romulus and Remus
• What happened to Romulus and Remus after they were sent down the river?

  A she-wolf found and cared for them
• What new laws did Nero implement after the Great Fire?

  Reduced building heights and increased distances between buildings
• What was the Domus Aurea?

  Nero's palace built after the Great Fire
• Why was Nero blamed for the Great Fire?

  He was already unpopular and rumored to have set the fire intentionally
• What is the Subura in Rome?

  A district known for its warehouses and lower-class housing
• What were the main types of buildings found in the Subura?

  1. Warehouses
  2. Tenements
  3. Shops
• What is the significance of the Palatine Hill?

  It is where the word "palace" comes from
• What was the Capitoline Hill known for?

  It was a political and religious center with many temples
• What was the Temple of Jupiter?

  One of Rome's most important temples
• What happened to the Temple of Jupiter?

  It was destroyed by fire
• What caused flooding in Rome?

  The river became swollen and overflowed
• Who suffered the most from flooding in Rome?

  The poor
• What were the living conditions for the lower class in Rome?

  They lived in cramped and unsafe conditions without toilets
• What was the Domus Aurea built on?

  The site of existing housing
• What were the features of the Domus Aurea?

  • Huge stables
  • Gardens
  • Dining halls
  • Bathing suites
• What does the Cloaca Maxima mean?

  The Great Sewer
• What was the purpose of the Cloaca Maxima?

  To drain marshes and flush away waste
• Who constructed the Pantheon?

  Emperor Hadrian
• What is the significance of the Pantheon?

  It is a temple dedicated to all gods
• What is the Circus Maximus?

  A large chariot racing stadium
• How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

  Over 150,000 people
• What were the colours of the chariot racing teams?

  White, blue, red, green
• What were the main activities that happened in the fora?

  • Worship
  • Business
  • Trade
  • Information exchange
  • Socializing
  • Justice
  • Government activities
• What is the Forum Boarium known for?

  It was originally a cattle market
• What was the Via Sacra?

  The main street through the forum where parades occurred
• What was the Temple of Portunus dedicated to?

  The god of ports
• What was the significance of the Forum of Trajan?

  It celebrated Trajan's victories and included a market
• What was the height of the Trajan's column?

  38 meters high
• What was the purpose of the triumphal arch in the Forum of Trajan?

  To commemorate military victories
• What was the Basilica Aemilia used for?

  It was a center for business
• What does the term "Domus" refer to in Roman architecture?

  A type of house for the wealthy
• What was the significance of the Cloaca Maxima in Roman engineering?

  It was one of the earliest sewage systems
• How did the Romans ensure a reliable water supply?

  By constructing aqueducts