Achievements
Used gravity to transport water over long distances
Aqueducts
Which group of the Republic government contained 300 members?
the Senate
Who established the Pax Romana?
Emperor Augustus/Octavian
Who crossed the Rubicon River and what did this cause?
Julius Caesar, the start of a civil war
What is the difference between patricians and plebeians?
Patricians- high class
Plebeians- middle/low class
Connected the empire and allowed for rapid military movement and trade
Roman roads
The group within the Roman Republic that represented the Plebs.
Tribune of Plebs
What religious change played a major role in the later Roman Empire?
The adoption and spread of Christianity as an accepted and eventually state religion
Why did the Senate assassinate Julius Caesar?
They feared he was becoming too powerful
What was typical entertainment in Roman daily life?
Gladiator games, chariot races, animal battles, plays/theater
Why were Roman arches revolutionary?
They could support more weight than straight walls, we still use arches in our society today
How did the Roman Republic prevent one person from gaining too much power?
Checks and balances, term limits
What made the Pax Romana period significant?
This was a peaceful period in Rome that lasted around 200 years. It brought stability, trade, and cultural exchange across the empire
Established Christianity as the official religion of Rome
Constantine
What role did slaves play in Roman daily life?
worked in homes, farms, construction, entertainment (gladiators). Many were prisoners of war and considered property
Form of government that the Romans created and we still use today.
Republic
How did Roman law influence later societies?
Rule of Law- all people are equal under the law
Innocent until proven guilty
Veto- rejecting a law/official
Roman Republic!!!
Give 4 factors which lead to the fall of the Roman Empire...
Plague, economic instability, inflation, government corruption, spread of Christianity, Germanic tribes invasions, fewer people attended school, wealthy refused to pay taxes
How did Augustus maintain control without appearing to be a dictator?
He kept traditional institutions but held real power behind the scenes
How did Roman trade routes affect culture?
They spread ideas, customs, and technologies across the empire
Give 3 enduring impacts of Rome...
Roads, Law/Republic, language, architecture, theatre, art
What were the Punic Wars, and why were they important?
a series of three intense conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Carthage Empire for dominance of Sicily. This led to massive expansion and growth within Rome
What was the difference between the Western and Eastern Roman Empires? Who lasted longer?
The Western Empire was Roman Catholic and practiced traditional Roman culture, while the Eastern Empire was dominated by the Eastern Orthodox religion and had a more diverse culture influenced by different people. The Western Empire collapsed due to Germanic invasions, the Eastern Empire (Byzantine) prospered
Final emperor of Rome, otherwise known as 'little emperor'
Romulus Augustulus
What did Roman citizens wear? This is a flowy garment which varied in length based off your social class
Toga