Roman Governments
Rome had this type of government when just one rulers controlled many different areas.
What is an empire?
This was the reason why Italy was easier to unify than Greece.
What is more contiguous (connected) land?
Roman art, architecture, and philosophy were all influenced by this ancient civilization.
Who are the Greeks?
Unlike the Roman polytheistic religion, Christianity was this type of religion.
What is monotheistic?
These paid foreign soldiers had little loyalty to Rome.
Who are mercenaries?
The Greeks' (especially Athens') use of this type of government highly influenced the ancient Romans.
This part of the Roman Republic's government passed laws and controlled the finances.
What is the senate?
This era is known as the "Roman Peace," when Roman power and prosperity was at its greatest.
What is the Pax Romana?
This emperor created the Edict of Milan, which permanently granted toleration for Christianity in the Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine?
This nomadic people from central Asia threatened Rome and pushed Germanic tribes into Roman territory.
Who are the Huns?
Rome had this type of government when they elected officials to run the government.
What is a republic?
This value was taught to Roman soldiers, who worked for no pay and had to supply their own weapons. (3 possible answers)
What is loyalty, courage, or respect for authority?
Victory in these wars with Carthage actually led to a wider gap between the rich and poor.
What are the Punic Wars?
This Roman social class was the most likely to be attracted to Christianity.
Who are the poor?
This emperor split the Roman empire into 2 halves: an Eastern half and a Western half.
Who is Diocletian?
Early Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings and vowed never again to have this type of government.
What is a monarchy?
This social class of Romans owned land and had most of the power in the government.
Who are the patricians?
This man was the first Roman emperor, who stabilized the Roman government, and started Rome's golden age.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
This term refers to a person who died for their beliefs.
What is a martyr?
This policy of providing free grain and entertainment for Rome's citizens ultimately failed to distract them from Rome's weakening government.
What is "Bread and Circuses"?
During times of war, Rome might use this type of government, but only for 6 months.
What is a dictatorship?
Most people were part of this social class of Romans, who had limited influence in the government.
Who are the plebeians?
Identify 1 basic principle of Roman law.
What is: 1) innocent until proven guilty, 2) accused have the chance to defend themselves, 3) judges must make fair decisions
Identify 1 way Rome limited the spread of Christianity.
Answers will vary.
The eastern half of the Roman Empire continued to call itself the Roman Empire, even after the fall of Rome. But modern historians call it this instead.
What is the Byzantine Empire?