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Which class of Roman society had the most population?!
The plebians had the most population!!
What was the Roman Republic?!
a Republick is a Form of Government where the Citizens vote for Leaders to Represnt Them.
What were the Punick Wars?!
There were 3 wars. The 2nd war was fought between Rome's greatest enemy, Hannibal.
What was the Senate?!
The Senate was made up of 300 members. and governed under the Roman Republic.
Chosen by birth, advised consuls, advised assembly, directed spending of tax dollers.
What were the 12 Tables?!
The 12 mTables were the laws of rome inscribed on 12 stone tablets and set up in Rome's Marketplace
What is Julius Caesar?!
He was the initally, general of Rome and Conquered Spain and Gaul (crossed the Rubicon) and competed with Pompeii for central Rome and seized power and defeated Pompeii.
Who was the first emperor of Rome?!
Octavian Nothing was the First Emperor of Rome!! He is Caesar's adopted son, becomes Augustus and is recognised as the First Emperor of Rome!!!
What is a Dictator?!
A dictator is a person who has all the power in the government. It was originally a ruler who served under the 6-months term but that would have been changed by Julius Caeser.
Who Assassinated Julius Caesar?!
The senate assassinated Caesar!!!
What was the Pax Romana?!
The Pax Romana was a time of peace and prosperity of Great Cultural achievements led by Augustus Caesar. Pax is latin for "peace".
Who was Constantine?!
He was a Roman emperor that helped the spread of the religion of Christianity!!!
How did his Edict of Milan lead to the further spread of Christianity?!
The Edict of Milan legalized Christianity!!!
Why did the Constantine build the capital city of Constantinople?!
It was the excellent spot to build a city. It allowed the people to control sea and land trade!!
Who was the First Christian Empeor of eRome?!
Constantine!!
Why did Romans persecute early Christians?!
Early Christians refused to acknowledge the Roman Gods and the Emperor as a God, because it went against their beliefs (there is only one god)!!!
Who was Paul, the Apostle?!
Paul, the Apostle, was a Apostle of Jesus Christ. He went on missionary work (traveled to spread the teachings of Jesus) and converted many people to Christianity.
What were some causes of the fall of the Roman Empire?!
Weak leadership and less loyal troops from foreign areas!!!
Weak leadership and social decay!!
What was the Byzantine Empire?!
It was an empire that grew out of the eastern portion of the Roman Empire that would last about 1,000 years after the fall of the Roman Empire!!!
Why was Constantinople a Great Location for the Capital of the Byzantine Empire?!
Controlled trade between Africa and Europe, allowed them to control access to the Black Sea!!
Why did Christianity appeal to many people?!
Christianity appealed to many people because it embraced all people even women, slaves, and poor (gave hope to powerless)!!
What were the Impacts of the Byzantine Empire?!
kept Greek and Roman Culture alive, prevented Muslim Arabs from entering Eastern Europe, and Justinanian's law influenced other European code of laws!!!
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