Roman Government
What was the name for rich and poor people in Rome?
Patrician & Plebian
According to Roman legend, which Brother (Romulus or Remus) killed the other brother and founded Rome?
Romulus
after the roman empire split, which side (west or east) fell ending the roman empire?
West
what were the two main groups in roman armies?
Legionaries and Auxiliaries
What were Christians in ancient Rome blamed for?
natural disasters and any other problems Rome faced
What was the purpose of the forum for the government in the Roman Republic?
it was where the government met and ran the republic
Which leader was first a military general and eventually took power in Rome and died by being stabbed 23 times by the Senate?
Julius Caesar
name 2 of the 6 reasons why Rome fell
Rome was divided, internal problems, invasions, political, economic decline, military weakness
What was the Pax Romana
a 200 year period of artificial Roman peace
what 2 events led to the start of christianity?
the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
What was the name of the set of laws in ancient Rome?
the 12 tables
Which emperor legalized Christianity and converted to christianity himself?
Constantine
True or False: The Byzantines in the Byzantine Empire did not consider themselves Roman after the Roman empire collapsed
False
Why was Rome considered a republic?
Roman citizens could vote for their officials who represented them
What happened to Christianity after the Great Fire?
Christianity was declared illegal and Christians were persecuted, arrested, and killed
What two groups were apart of the legislative branch of the roman government?
Senate and Assemblies
What was the name of the first real emperor who was the nephew of Julius Caesar?
Caesar Augustus
What was the name of the MOST important emperor of the Byzantine empire who ruled 50 years after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Justinian I
Who fought each other in the Punic wars?
Rome and Carthage
How did the Pax Romana allow Christianity to spread throughout the Roman empire?
the empire wasn't experiencing any war, people spoke either Latin or Greek, they had a common currency so christians could easily spread their message
in the ROMAN REPUBLIC, what were the two people in charge of the government called?
Consuls
What were the 3 things that the 5 good emperors had in common that made them good?
1. Ruled for 15+ years
2. The Empire grew under their rule
3. Rome experienced architectural advances
What was the name of the famous church built in Constantinople by Justinian that is still standing today?
the Hagia Sophia
The Romans allowed conquered people to keep their customs if they (2 things)
1. Paid taxes
2. provided soldiers during war time
After the Roman Empire destroyed the Jewish temple, many Jews fled and spread out throughout the Roman Empire. What is the word that describes this event?
the Diaspora