Roman Republic
Which notable Roman figure was assassinated because of his attempts to consolidate (take) power?
Julius Caesar
What are aqueducts?
Structures that carry water over long distances
What is a province?
A unit/section/part of the Roman Empire
Who was the founder of Christianity?
What is a mercenary, and why were they a problem for the Roman Empire?
A (usually) foreign soldier who fights for money, not for loyalty
Who would take over the republic in the case of an emergency?
A dictator
What danger was common the poor Romans?
Fires
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What is a disciple?
A follower of a belief or person
Why were the Emperors of Rome a contributing factor to the fall?
They were corrupt and in some cases bloodthirsty
What is a republic?
A form of government where citizens vote on people to represent them in government
What kinds of housing did poor Romans live in?
Tall, cramped apartments or simple wooden houses
How did Augustus and the Senate get along, and why? (well, poorly, just okay, etc)
They got along well, because Augustus respected the Senate.
What problems did the Roman government blame Christians for after Jesus' death?
Fires in the cities
Which Emperor moved the capital to the Eastern Empire?
Constantine
Why was Rome's (the city) location key to its success?
It was at the center of the Mediterranean world/Sea - OR - Nearby Tiber River made good farmland and it was surrounded by hills, making it easy to defend
What were the most difficult jobs that Roman slaves could have?
Agriculture (farming) and mining were the most dangerous.
While some were taken into slavery, conquered peoples were mostly left alone (treated well/okay) as long as they followed Roman law and paid taxes.
Daily Double!
Paul's epistles turned Christianity into an organized religion by uniting the beliefs Christians around the empire (making it so the many groups of Christians believed the same things / followed the same rules)
Which Emperor split the Empire into two halves?
Diocletian
What power did one consul have to reject the action of the other consul?
Power of Veto
Which examples of exotic foods eaten by rich Romans did we talk about in class?
flamingo and ostrich
Which Roman Emperor made laws that offered protections for children, women, and slaves?
Which Roman emperor was the harshest in his persecution of Christians?
Nero
What group of people infiltrated the city of Rome, destroying many of its buildings TWICE?
Germanic Tribes