The Roman Republic
Ancient Rome was located in which present-day country?
Italy
Consuls ruled the Roman Republic. Who ruled the Roman Empire?
Emperors
This famous dictator crossed the Rubicon and was assassinated brutally by members of the Senate.
Julius Caesar
This is the holy book followed by Christians.
Bible
This is the name of the subway station closest to Newton Academy.
Hakdong Station
Roman society was divided into two classes. What were these two classes called?
Patricians, Plebeians
The Punic Wars was a series of wars fought between which two combatants?
Rome and Carthage
Another name for Caesar Augustus was ______________.
Octavian
The type of death that Jesus Christ sustained (getting nailed to a cross) is known as __________________.
crucifixion
He is by far the smartest, funniest teacher at this school.
Mr. Ted Kim
How long were the terms of elected consuls?
1 year
This refers to the roughly 200 years of peace, stability, and prosperity for the Roman Empire.
Pax Romana
DAILY DOUBLE
What are the first names of the two Gracchus brothers?
Tiberius and Gaius
What is the name of the emperor who is sometimes blamed for intentionally starting a fire that destroyed much of Rome? What is the name of the emperor who issued the Edict of Milan, which officially ended persecution of Christians in Ancient Rome?
Nero, Constantine
Mr. Edward was born and raised in which state in America?
Maryland
What types of people were eligible to become Senators in Ancient Rome?
Former magistrates, former consuls
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the name of the day Julius Caesar was assassinated (March 15, 44 BCE).
Ides of March
Public games and events (e.g. gladiator fights, chariot races) that distracted the public from political issues is often referred to as ________________________.
Bread and Circuses
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What is the fundamental difference between followers of Judaism and Christianity?
Jewish people are awaiting the first coming of the messiah (they do not believe that Jesus was the messiah). Christians believe that Jesus was indeed the messiah, and He will return to earth again in the future.
This is the name of Mr. Jonathan's favorite NBA team.
New York Knicks
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Which four subjects did Roman education center around?
reading, writing, rhetoric, and law
What are the three major economic factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire?
1. Heavy taxes
2. Inflation
3. Excessive Reliance on Slave Labor
How are mercenaries connected to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Mercenaries were soldiers motivated by money but had very little loyalty to the Roman Empire. Hence, during difficult situation, they would either flee Rome or join their adversaries in battle.
Put the following in the correct hierarchical order of the Catholic church from highest (most powerful) to lowest (weakest): bishops, cardinals, archbishops, laity, deacons, pope, priests.
pope, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, priests, deacons, laity
DAILY DOUBLE
Whenever Dr. Yoo gives presentations introducing Newton Academy to prospective parents and students, he always mentions this type of fish.
Koi Fish