rome

Everyday

1. Rome is the capital city of Italy. tree →
2. Rome was the centre of the ancient Roman Empire, which ruled much of Europe more than two thousand years ago. tree →
3. Several smaller towns, for example in the USA, are also called Rome. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons Ancient Rome is studied: emperors, gladiators, the Colosseum, roads, Latin and Roman numerals. In geography Rome is the capital of Italy. Phrases: «Ancient Rome», «When in Rome, do as the Romans do», «Rome wasn't built in a day», «All roads lead to Rome».

Examples

• Rome is the capital of Italy. tree →
• The Colosseum in Rome is almost two thousand years old. tree →
• Ancient Rome had a huge army. tree →
• «Rome wasn't built in a day» means big things take time. tree →
• We learned about the gods of ancient Rome. tree →
• When in Rome, do as the Romans do. tree →
• "I come from Rome," said the Moon. tree →

Note

A proper name: always write «Rome» with a capital R. People from Rome are «Romans»; the adjective is «Roman» (Roman numerals: I, V, X, L, C). Homophone: «roam» (to wander).