Rome Society
Roman Republic
Roman Empire
Christianity
Rome's Legacy
100

Who were the Patricians?

Highest social class- roman nobility, land owning, could vote and hold office. 

100

Caesars dictatorship ended because he was...

assassinated

100

Who was the 1st Roman Emperor?

Augustus

100

How was Christianity brought in to Rome?

New beliefs coming in with outsiders (foreigners). 

100

What were some of Rome's forms of art? Name 3. 

Frescoes, murals, sculptures, glass blowing

200

Describe the Plebeians feelings in Roman society. 

They were not happy with their role in the government because they had no say, so they went on strike. 

200

The patricians had the highest social class but...

They were the smallest in size.

200

What were the 3 major wars known as between Rome and Carthage?

The Punic Wars. 

200

If you were a practicing Christian in the empire you were...

persecuted. 

200

What were some forms of architecture in Rome? List 3. 

Domes, arches, vaults, stadium, coliseum 

300

Women had to follow the authority of their...

father or husband

300

How is the United States a similar republic to Ancient Rome?

The United States still has leaders that represent the people and are often appointed. 

300

What year did the Roman Empire begin?

44BCE

300

Why were the salves (poor) big believers in Christianity?

They believed they would get a better life after death. 

300

What were the aqueducts? 

A water system to carry water throughout the empire. 

400

Why did having slaves work lead to a rise in unemployment in Rome?

Landowners would use the slaves to work (free) rather than paying the poor to work the land.

400

What was the role of a jury?

To make the decisions in Roman courts/trials. 

400

Who did the Roman's drive out to begin the expansion of the empire?

Etruscan Kings 

400

Who were Jesus' two apostles?

Paul and Peter 

400

What was the major belief of Stoics?

To have good character

500

What was the purpose of the 12 tables and what did it do for the Plebeians? 

Written Roman laws to set them in place. This gave the plebeians political equality. 
500

What is a republic?

A form of government in which voters elect officials/representatives to run the country.
500

Explain "Bread & Circuses"

"Bread & Circuses" was given to the poor people from the emperor to keep them happy. He wanted them happy so they would not rebel. 

500

Who was the first emperor to become a Christian and what did he do to change the religion?

Constantine and he freed people to worship openly. 

500

What was one major cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?

The last Roman emperor was overthrown by the Germanic tribes. 

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