Roman Republic
a member of the ruling class
What is a patrician?
the 200 years of peace and prosperity during Roman rule
What is Pax Romana?
A group of patricians killed this leader because they were afraid he wanted to become a king.
Who was Julius Caesar?
Legend says the founding of Rome started when these two brothers were saved by a she-wolf and later raised by a shepherd and his wife. After discovering their true identity, they set out to find a perfect spot to found a city.
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Born a Jew, this man was first a carpenter and then became a teacher who used parables to teach Judaism.
Who was Jesus?
an elected official who protected the rights of the plebeians by telling leaders what they (the plebeians) thought about issues
What was a tribune?
channels or pipes that carry water
What are aqueducts?
This emperor became a strong supporter of Christianity. He built churches in Jerusalem and Rome. He let Christians serve in the military, and work in government. He issued the Edict of Milan which granted religious freedom to all religions in the empire.
Who was Constantine?
This was the name for a person who fought people and animals for public entertainment
What is a gladiator?
the parts of the New Testament of the Christian Bible that is written by a disciple
What are the gospels?
The Romans and the Carthiginians each wanted control of Sicily. The result was this war.
What is the first Punic War?
the four reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire
1. mercenary army
2. empire too large to protect and rule
3. economic trouble - inflation
4. corrupt leaders
This emperor ruled the Byzantine Empire. He was a skilled general and strong leader. He improved women's rights and organized and simplified laws.
Who was Justinian?
Used to make roads, buildings, and bridges, this was a mixture of sand, lime, and pebbles. When dried, it became hard as stone.
What is concrete?
This man is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Who is the Pope? (the present one is Pope Francis)
Displayed in the Forum, these written laws stated that all citizens should be treated equally.
What are the Twelve Tables?
This is the reason why Diocletian divided the empire into two parts.
What is to make the empire easier to rule?
In many countries today, this has become the basis for legal systems. It began in the Byzantine Empire when the legal system was simplified.
What is Justinian's Code?
A large piece of property owned by a patrician
They had enslaved people farm the land and were able to sell their crops for less money than the farmers.
What is a latifundia?
This famous church was built during the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
A group of three men who attempted to seize control of the Roman government.
What is a triumvirate?
Rome finally fell when these two Germanic tribes hurt Rome.
What are the Visigoths and the Vandals?
The Romans overthrew this group before they set up a republican government.
Who were the Etruscans?
the addition of this to architecture allowed for beautiful domes which are rounded ceilings shaped like half a ball (the Pantheon)
What are arches?
The argument between the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church disagreed over this. As a result, a schism (split) in the church took place. Now there are two separate churches; the Eastern Orthodox (Greek Orthodox) and the Roman Catholic Church.
What are icons? (a picture, image, or representation of a sacred person or thing)