Roman Republic Prt. 1
TRUE OR FALSE:
Historians know how Rome originated.
False
How many times was Julius Caesar stabbed ?
Why would the Roman republic struggle to grow?
It was never intended for the size it grew too.
Who took over the throne after Caesar?
Octavian Caesar (Augustus)
What is one thing that caused the Roman Empire to grow?
Strong Armies
Written Constitution
Good Leaders
Innovation
Rome was originally a ______________.
Monarchy
What percentage of Rome Republic was slaves?
30-40%
Romans where ____________ meaning they worshipped many if hundreds of gods.
Pax Romana means:
A time of peace and stability in the Roman empire that lasted 200 years.
Greco Roman culture is what?
A mix of ideas and traditions from ancient Greece & Rome, including their art, buildings, governments and beliefs.
Unwritten
Fathers could legally _________________ or _______________ their children but traditionally wouldn't.
Fathers could legally kill or sell their children but traditionally wouldn't.
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Roman Republic allowed both the poor and wealthy to play a part in government.
TRUE
What is Crucifixion?
TRUE OR FALSE:
Romans did not continue the Greek study of Philosophy.
FALSE
Rome was a patriarchal society meaning what?
Society where men, especially fathers, are in charge and make most of the important decisions.
What were the 2 most powerful people in Roman Republic?
Consuls
Romulus and Remus were raised by what according to legend?
She-Wolf
Christianity stems from Judaism the difference is that Christians believe that Jesus is the...
Messiah or Son of God
What were the Gladiator Games?
Events in ancient Rome where trained fighters battled one another and animals for entertainment. (These men where criminals)
Explain why the Senate killed Julius Caesar:
The Roman Senate killed Julius Caesar because they feared he was gaining too much power and might become a dictator for life, ending the Roman Republic. A group of senators believed assassinating him would restore balance and protect their political authority.
Consuls were voted from which group?
Magistrates
List the Hierarchy of the roman republic structure of government:
TOP: Consuls
Magistrates
Senate
BOTTOM: Assembles
Culture would spread through armies how?
They would marry foreign women when they were away and establish their culture in new lands.
Jesus rose from the grave how many days after his Crucifixion?
3 days