Vocab
What is corruption?
the decay of values.
what is Punic wars?
A series of wars between Rome and Carthage
what does veto mean?
to prohibit
what are dictators
rulers with absolute power
What is Christianity
This religion was based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
What are Plebeians and Patricians?
Plebeians are commoners that cover majority of the Rome population, Patricians are wealthy nobles that could control the government and had more rights
What is the Roman senate
A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders, also the cause of Julius Caesar's death
what are aqueducts
aqueducts are a raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities
who stabbed caeser
the senates
How did Jesus die?
crucifixion, when he was nailed to a cross
What are consuls?
the first part of Rome's government was made of elected officials or magistrates, the 2 most powerful magistrates in Rome were called consuls
Who became emperor after Julius Caesar died?
Octavian(Augustus)
what is civil law
a legal system based on a written code of laws
Who are Hannibals?
One of the greatest generals from the early world Carthage
what does Christians refer to Jesus rise from the dead
Resurrection
What is a forum?
Romes public meeting place
What is the Era for peace
Pax Romana
what are romance languages
languages developed from Latin including Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian
How did Rome fall down
They got threatened by barbarian groups
What are Apostles?
were 12 disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special training
What are legions?
A group of up to 6,000 soldiers
Who separated the Roman empire?
Diocletian
checks and balances
methods to balance power
Who was Justinian's wife
Theodora
what does Messiah mean
Gods anointed one