Roman Culture
Explain Why Poet Virgil was such a large historical figure in Ancient Rome.
Poet Virgil was a classical Roman poet, best known for three major works—the Bucolics (or Eclogues), the Georgics, and the Aeneid.
Explain the political system of the Roman Republic.
The Roman Republic was the predecessor before the Roman Empire and operated as a body of councilmen with two consuls at the head.
Explain what Rome's religion was before Christianity.
Rome was primarily a polytheistic civilization and their religion was a similar version to that of the Greek Pantheon but was also a blend of old religions of Etruscans or Latin tribes
What was the outcome of the First Punic War?
Carthedge had to pay a hefty amount of silver to Rome and give up the islands of corsica, and Sardina, and the city Sicily.
List one purpose of the Roman Colosseum.
Emperors traditionally attended the games. The emperor Commodus is known to have performed in the arena on hundreds of occasions. Aside from the games, the Colosseum also hosted dramas, reenactments, and even public executions.
Explain how the Roman Republic formed.
The Roman Republic was formed after overthrowing the last Etruscan king in 509 B.C.
What were the central beliefs of Christianity?
The central belief of Christianity is that there's only one God, and he created the heavens and the earth. This divine Godhead consists of three parts: the father (God himself), the son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Explain what Carthedge's Primary motive was in the second Punic War.
Carthedge wanted revenge against Rome due to the result of the First Punic War.
Explain how the Greeks influenced Roman Culture.
Much of Roman culture was influenced by other civilizations. Greeks specifically influenced Roman Sculptures. Romans took the idealized perfection of the Greeks and blended it with a focus on realism.
How did Rome gain so much power and land in its Early years?
The Punic Wars were a large part of Rome's expansion, expanding its influence with more territory at the end of each war. Conquest was also a major factor in Rome's expansion.
What were the central beliefs of Judaism?
Judaism mainly focused on the study and belief of the Hebrew bible and following the teachings of the Ten Commandments.
What happened to Carthedge after the third punic War?
Carthegde had been wiped out by the Romans and what remained of their territory was absorbed into the Roman Empire
Explain what the Roman Aqueducts were.
Roman Aqueducts were transport channels that were used to move fresh water to highly populated areas.
Who was Augustus?
Augustus had led Rome's army through a civil war and was the leading figurehead who established Rome as an Empire.
Explain the origin of Rome’s original Religion.
Most of the Roman gods and goddesses were a blend of several religious influences. Many were introduced via the Greek colonies of southern Italy. Many also had their roots in the old religions of the Etruscans or Latin tribes.
During the Second Punic War who took on the Carthedgians head on without the Senate support?
General Scipio
Explain one way Roman Medicine was influenced by the Greeks.
Roman medicine was greatly influenced by earlier Greek medicine and literature but would also make its own unique contribution to the history of medicine through the work of such famous experts as Galen and Celsus.
Explain why Julius Caesar was such a major figure in Roman History.
He led Rome through the Gallic wars and a Civil War, growing his own power and making Rome a known name in the world, until he was assassinated during a government meeting on March 15th, 44 BC.
What was Rome's initial reaction to Christianity before it adopted the religion?
Christians were mainly persecuted by Romans as they believed Christianity and the teachings of Jesus Christ were a threat to the Empire.
Explain the Primary reason why Rome attacked Carthedge.
Carthedge could not attack other nations without permission from Rome, but Carthage attacked Numidia, prompting Rome to attack.