Vocabulary
What is Latin?
The Romans' Language
What did Augustus do for Rome?
As the first emperor, he established the Roman Empire, ending the Republic's chaos and creating lasting stability.
what does Messiah mean?
God's anointed one
Where did the senators meet?
In a building in the forum
who were the Patricians?
Wealthy, noble upper-class family member.
what is the Forum?
Rome's pubic meeting place
Julius Caesar
Dictator who expanded the Republic through the Gallic Wars, introduced the Julian Calendar, and was famously assassinated.
Whats is Apostles?
12 disciples whom Jesus chose to recieve special training
What is a gladiator?
A professional fighter.
who were the Plebeians?
Ordinary farmer, artisan, or merchant (lower class).
What is Pax Romana?
Roman Peace
Constantine the Great
First emperor to adopt Christianity, legalized it with the Edict of Milan, and established Constantinople (modern Turkey)
What is Resurrection?
the rising again from the dead or the revival of something inactive
Which Roman emperor became christian?
Constantine I
who was the Tribune?
Official elected to protect plebeian rights.
What is a Legion
Groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
Hadrian
Secured the empire's borders, most notably by building Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
Whats a crucifixion?
A type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross
The Roman empire was based on what is now.......
Italy.
who were the Senate?
Council of nobles who advised leaders.
Who was Theodora?
Eastern Roman empress and wife of emperor Justinian.
Scipio Africanus
General who defeated Hannibal in the Second Punic War, establishing Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.
Who was Jesus of Nazareth
the messiah and son of God
In a republic, who chooses the government?
The people.
who were the Consul?
One of two chief executives/judges elected annually.