Vocabulary
Augustus
Roman Life
Fall of the Empire and beyond
Miscelaneous
100
Define census
population count
100
Why did Augustus refused to be crowned emperor?
He knew that most Romans would not accept one-person rule unless it took the form of a republic.
100
Name 3 free public games
circuses, chariot races and gladiatorial games
100
Name 3 reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire.
political: no rules for succession; economic: higher taxes and inflation; foreign enemies
100
Define barter.
exchanging goods without using money
200
What's a freedmen?
former enslaved people
200
Militarily, how did he strengthen his authority?
He had every soldier swear allegiance to him personally.
200
Where did Romans like to meet friends besides at public games?
They met friends at public bathhouses.They also gambled with friends.
200
How did Diocletian deal with inflation?
He set maximum prices.
200
What is a Roman lawyer called?
juris prudentes
300
what is an emperor?
ruler of an empire
300
Where did Augustus make the boundaries of the empire?
Natural frontiers- Rhine, Danube, Atlantic, Sahara
300
Describe Roman education up to age 12.
Most boys and girls went to school together regardless of economic status.
300
What changes did Diocletian make?
He strengthened the borders, reorganized state and provincial governments and divided the empire into two parts.
300
What is a tariff? Give an example of one you learned about during US colonial times.
A tax placed on goods entering one country from another. Example: the British tax on tea (Boston Tea Party!)
400
What is a Roman house called?
Domus
400
How did Augustus improve the city of Rome?
He made it more beautiful, set up a fire brigade and a police force.
400
After age 12, describe Roman education.
Poor boys went to work. Rich boys continued their formal education, wealthy girls were tutored at home.
400
What is rule by divine right and who started it?
Diocletian declared that the emperor's powers and rights came not from the people, but from the gods.
400
What is Pax Romana?
Roman peace brought by Augustus, which lasted 200 years
500
What is inflation?
a period when prices go up and money values go down
500
What improvement did Augustus make in education and local governments?
He encouraged learning and gave provincial governors time to gain experience.
500
How did increased trade change Rome? Name at least 2 ways.
Business prospered; Italy became a major manufacturing center for pottery, bronze and woolen cloth.
500
Why were the Germans able to invade Rome?
The iron stirrup created a strong calvary; winter helped the German invasion. Rome was weakened by internal problems.
500
List 3 principles of Roman law.
A law was just because it was reasonable; everyone was equal before the law; a person was innocent until proven guilty.
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