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Extra points: By King Tarquinius
Who is King Tarquinius?
One of the first Kings of Rome who eventually got overthrown because he was bad and disliked.
In the beginning what type of religion did Rome have?
Polytheistic
In the beginning, what were the soldier jobs like?
They were full time farmers part time soldiers.
The triumph shows us what Rome values?
Winning and bravery
Why is the year 509 important?
King Tarquinius was overthrown. The Aristocratic Republic begins and replaces the Kings rule.
Who is Aemillus Paulus?
Aemilius was a general for the Roman army. He was sent to defeat Perseus and won. Rome threw him a triumph.
Towards the end of the Roman empire the religion changed to what?
Monotheism
In the beginning, who were the soldiers loyal to?
Rome. They loved the city and being roman.
The people would give the gods/goddesses' offerings. What does this tell us the Romans valued?
The Romans valued discipline and respect for their religion.
How does the the job of a soldier change from 275 BCE to 59 BCE
Soldiers change from Famers to having the title of full time Soldiers who get paid.
Why were Julius Caesar's soldiers loyal to him and not to the Roman government?
During this time generals share their winnings greatly with their soldiers. The generals would usually pay them more than the Roman government.
They also formed long lasting bonds. Soldiers would usually be with the same general for many years. For example Julius was once with his soldiers for 7 years.
Which God has the same name in both Greek and Roman religions?
When did being a soldier become a full time job?
in between 101 BCE and 59 BCE
Julius and Augustus got months named after them. Why do you think the Romans did this?
They worshipped the two men as gods after they died.
Rome as a whole respected them and thought they did great things for Rome
In 275 BCE how does the Rome territory change
Who was Augustus Caesar?
Julius's nephew. The person that Julius said would follow rule after him. He rebuilt Rome and made people proud to have the Roman identity again.
Who was the leader of the Christian faith?
Jesus Christ
What did Roman soldiers love to do?
Rome around
What characteristics should people have in order to get a holiday named after them?
Teacher decides answers.
Why is 44 BCE a year where Rome changed?
Why is Constantine so important?
He was the first general to become a Christian.
He signed the Edict of Milan making Christianity legal in Rome.
He made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
He brought together elders who wrote the Nicene Creed the founding principles of Christianity.
Describe two ways in which Roman cultural beliefs were different from Christian cultural beliefs
Roman was Polytheistic
Christian is monotheistic
Romans didn't really believe in the afterlife yet alone a happy one
Christians believe in a happy afterlife for the other believers
Why did Julius's soldiers cross the Rubicon River for him (which meant breaking the law)
What rules do you think we should adopt for deciding who gets a holiday in our national calendar? Explain your reasoning
Teacher decides correct explanation