Vocabulary
The Roman Republic
Rome Becomes an Empire
Daily Life of Romans
Development of Christianity
100
Powerful body of 300 members that advise Roman leaders
What is a SENATE
100
Rome is said to have been founded by this legendary figure raised by a wolf
Who is ROMULUS
100
Conflicts between patricians and plebeians led to what?
What was a CIVIL WAR
100
This carried fresh water to Roman cities
What is an AQUADUCT
100
The most important early leader in spreading Christianity
Who was PAUL (SAUL)
200
Group of officials employed by the government
What is a CIVIL SERVICE
200
In 509 BC, the Romans overthrew their Etruscan king and set up what?
What is a REPUBLIC?
200
The general who gained control of Rome and was named dictator for life.
Who was Julius Caesar
200
Main function of a gladiator
What was ENTERTAINMENT
200
Jews divided the world into Jews and this
What are GENTILES
300
Officials who led executive branch
Who were the CONSULS
300
Common farmers who could vote but not hold important government positions were called what?
What are PLEBEIANS
300
The first emperor of Rome
Who was AUGUSTUS
300
Which place did Romans gather to see chariot races?
What is CIRCUS MAXIMUS
300
A close follower of a teacher or leader
What is a DISCIPLE
400
Four written accounts of Jesus' life
What were the GOSPELS
400
This lasted 125 years
What was the PUNIC WARS
400
A 200 year period of stability in the Roman Empire
What is the PAX ROMANA
400
What percentage of the population was made up of slaves?
What is 1/3
400
Jesus' "Good Samaritan" is an example of this
What is a PARABLE
500
Letters that became part of the New Testament
What were the EPISTLES
500
In the early years, the highest positions in government were held by whom?
Who were the PATRICIANS
500
This patrician consul resisted Caeser
Who was CICERO
500
At its height, how many people were in Rome
What was 1,000,000
500
People who spread their faith by converting others
Who are MISSIONARIES
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