Vocabulary
Define golden age
A time of economic prosperity, peace, and resurgence of culture/art
What was Rome's ultimate goal?
To expand the empire
How long did Pax Romana last?
200 years
What modern day country is Rome located in?
Italy
Based on the map (provided in another tab - sorry I'm not paying for premium here), describe the extent of the Roman Republic in 218 BCE.
Italy
Define dictator
Leader who holds all the power in the government. What they "dictate" becomes law
Who was in charge of the Roman Republic? (Executive Branch)
Consuls
Which emperor split the Roman Empire into 2 parts?
Diocletian
The 2 halves of the Roman Empire were called...
The Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire
Based on the map (provided in another tab - sorry I'm not paying for premium here), describe the extent of the Roman Republic in 44 BCE.
Ranges from France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and small parts of North Africa
Define economy
System in which products are created, sold, and bought in a region
Who made the laws in the Roman Republic? (Legislative Branch)
Senate
Which emperor reunified the Roman Empire?
Constantine
Define oligarchy
A group of powerful leaders that run a government
Based on the map (provided in another tab - sorry I'm not paying for premium here), describe the extent of the Roman Republic in 14 CE (AD).
All of Southern Europe, more parts of Northern Africa
(This is Pax Romana)
Define empire
A large region under the control of one government
Who made sure the laws were followed in the Roman Republic? (Judicial Branch)
Praetors
Who was Julius Caesar and why was he assassinated?
A military leader that took control of the Roman Republic as it crumbled. He was assassinated by the Senate for being too popular with the citizens of Rome. (The Senate was jealous)
Why did the Romans write the Twelve Tables?
To standardize laws
Based on the map (provided in another tab - sorry I'm not paying for premium here), describe the extent of the Roman Republic in 115 CE (AD).
Ranges from England to Iraq, all of Northern Africa
What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?
A democracy is when individual citizens vote for their leader. A republic is when representatives of the people elect a leader.
Name one reason the Roman Republic fell.
The gap between the rich and poor got bigger (economic disparity), Many homeless and jobless citizens, Military leaders ran personal militias
Name one issue the Roman Empire had to face after Pax Romana ended.
Hostile tribes and thieving pirates disrupted trade, economic inflation, poor living conditions, lack of patriotism
Define cultural diffusion
Mixing of two or more cultures through trade, war, etc.
Based on the map (provided in another tab - sorry I'm not paying for premium here), did Rome achieve their goal?
You should identify the goal and explain your answer. Complete sentences only.
Yes. Their goal was to expand the empire and they achieved that by starting in Italy, then branching out to England, Iraq, Northern Africa, and a majority of Europe.