Rome rules and people
Describe the characteristics of a Republic.
no king, representative leadership, rule of law
veto
a rejection of a proposed law
What is Pax Romana
a 200- year period of relative stability
What role did Jesus have in the Roman Empire
religious leader
What two things did Romans value?
pietas, gravitas
What is the role of the Senate in Ancient Rome
advising magistrates, foreign policy
legion-
highly disciplined
Who were the group of people who first entered northern Italy?
the etruscans
Describe the religion of Ancient Rome
polytheon
Why was public entertainment so important in Rome?
to keep the people happy
What role did Jesus have in the Roman Empire
religious leader
gladiator
pro fighters
Explain the two social classes of people in Ancient Rome
the patricians- wealthy
the plebeians- commoner
Why was the forum so important in Ancient Rome?
central hub
Describe the role of Women in Ancient Rome.
legal status
Describe the Geography of Ancient Rome
Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea
The alps- mountain range in the north that protected but did not isolate
Rice soil and mild climate
Tribune
group of three powerful rulersin rome
What are the 12 Tables
the first written set laws
What two things did Romans value?
pietas, gravitas
How did Roman women have more rights than other civilizations we have studied?
own and inherit property
Describe the structure of the Roman Military
the legion
triumvirate
a political alliance
Describe the characteristics of a Republic.
no king, representative leadership, rule of law
How was Rome unified after the Civil War?
paw romana, augustu
Explain how Augustus began to reestablish a more democratic government in Rome and how the emperors after Augustus led Rome into a Golden Age and a great period of Roman Peace (Pax Romana).
Augustus began to restabilsh a more democratic government in Rome by taking led in Rome leading them in a good way and setting laws!