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Emperors were killed left and right in assassination attempts. What does this tell you about the Roman Empire?
It was incredible unstable, leaving it open to attack (and eventually weaken and fall).
Who was Galen?
A Greek surgeon
What was the purpose of the Colosseum?
True or false: When Rome transitioned from a Republic to an Empire, Plebeians lost the ability to influence the government.
True
What is the name of the 200 years of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
This person conquered Gaul, named himself as dictator and was stabbed to death on Ides of March.
Julius Caesar
Why did the Romans call the Mediterranean "Our Sea"?
Because they literally had all the land around that sea.
What effect did the Roman language - Latin - have on our world today?
False
What architecture contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?
Arches
The Senate and Pompey demanded that Caesar come back to Rome and leave his army behind. How did he respond?
He lead his army into Italy, crossing the Rubicon River. This is now symbolism for the point of no return.
What was the main purpose of the roads?
To allow soldiers to move quickly through the empire.
What was the effect of inventing cement?
It made their buildings more durable and strong.
True or False: Mythology is an example of civil law.
During the decline of the Roman Empire, the Roman emperors usually died by being killing battle or being killed by...
their own soldiers?
Why did Marc Antony and Octavian become enemies?
Marc Antony left Octavian's sister for Cleopatra. GASP! The drama!
What continent is Rome located in?
Europe
They were skilled.
In what ways are the Roman Laws of the 12 Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?
Both were written to protect the rights of people.
How did Rome become the dominate power in the Western Mediterranean?
The Wars of Expansion
What four things did Cicero believe would fix the Roman government?
Limit the power of generals
Restore checks and balances
More support to the senate
More cooperation
What is the importance of Resurrection in the Christian belief system?
Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead at the Resurrection, proving he was the Messiah.
How could Gladiators in the Colosseum win their freedom?
By fighting and winning.
What EVENT marks the Roman REPUBLIC ending and the Roman EMPIRE beginning?
Octavian taking the title "Augustus." (27 BC)
What elements contributed to the Pax Romana? (List three)
Stable government
No major wars or rebellions
Trade increases