Reading Checks
Why do you think Christians celebrate events in Jesus's life ?
To honor his divine nature, remember the story of salvation, and renew their faith.
What are legions
A group of 6,000 soldiers.
Where is Italy located ?
Southern Europe, extending into the Mediterranean Sea.
What were the three parts of the Roman government?
The Magistrates,the Senate,and the Assemblies.
What is Veto?
To prohibt
Who were the consuls?
Consuls were the highest elected political magistrates of the Roman Republic.
Why did the Roman conquer their neighbor?
To secure their borders against threats, gain resources (land, slaves, and wealth), and satisfy the political ambition of leaders seeking glory
What is a forum?
Rome's public meeting place.
What was a roman legion?
A Roman legion was the primary, heavily armed infantry unit of the ancient Roman army, comprising roughly 5,000 to 6,0000 citizen-soldiers .
How was philip ll able to conquer grecce?
Philip II of Macedon conquered Greece (359–338 BC) by transforming his army into a professional, innovative force and utilizing clever diplomacy, bribery, and marital alliances to weaken Greek city-states.
What is Pax Romana?
When Romana was at peace .
Who fought in the punic wars?
The Roman Republic and the Carthaginian (Punic) Empire .
Why were there three kingdom created from Alexander,s empire?
After Alexander the Great died in 323 BCE without a clear heir, his vast empire was split into three main Hellenistic kingdoms.
What is latin?
The Romans language.
Who was Spartacus ?
Thracian gladiator who became the unlikely leader of a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic, known as the Third Servile War (73–71 BCE).