The Roman Empire
What famous structure was built to host gladiator games in Rome?
The Colosseum
How did the Bubonic Plauge spread?
fleas on rats
What are the 4 i's of oppression?
Ideological, interpersonal, institutional, and internalized oppression
You’re in a race and you pass the person in second place. What place are you in now?
Second place
what places did the roman empire conquer at its peak?
Europe, Britan, North Africa, Asia in the Middle East
What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague?
2/3s
What is privilege?
a special right or advantage given to a person or group
An Uber driver is going the opposite way down a one-way street. He passes five policemen along the way, none of which stops him. Why not?
Because the Uber driver was walking
Who is Julius Caesar? How did he die?
Julius Caesar was a Roman ruler who declared himself dictator for life and was assassinated by a group of senators led by Brutus (a close friend) and Cassius (senator and general)
What is feudalism?
Feudalism is a system in medieval times where people had specific roles and responsibilities to help each other and protect the land.
what is power?
the ability to control a person or group of people and make decisions that affect them
While a cat was outside, it started to downpour. The cat couldn’t find any shelter and got completely soaked by the rain, yet not a single hair was wet. How could this be?
It was a hairless cat
What caused the Roman Empire to fall?
Problems in the government,Economic Troubles, Military struggles and Outside Tribes Attack
What are the core principles of feudalism?
Loyalty, Land and Protection
what is oppression?
unjust treatment of a person or group based on their identity
You are in a dark room with a box of matches. Nearby are three things: a candle, an oil lamp and a log of firewood. Which do you light first?
The match
What is Pax Romana?
Pax Romana, which means "Roman Peace," was a period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire that lasted for approximately 200 years.
Describe the feudal system pyramid? Who is at the top and bottom of the social scale?
Monarchs and Church at the top, then lords, knights, peasants and serfs
what is class?
the way people are grouped based on their social, economic, or cultural status