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Roman Achievements
Rise of Christianity
The Long Decline
Who's that Guy/Gal?
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100
What is so unique about satire?
It was the only form of literature that truly originated from the Romans. The other forms (drama, comedy, tragedy) originated elsewhere.
100
Who is the founder of Christianity, and what was Christianity's message?
Jesus is the founder of Christianity, and Christianity spread the word of god, which was to believe in god alone, forgive, and help others.
100
What is a mercenary, and why were they not effective?
Foreign soldiers serving for pay; they were not effective because they had no loyalty, due to the fact that they were protecting something that was not their own.
100
Who died a martyr on the cross, but insisted on being crucified upside down on the cross because he refused to die like Jesus?
Peter, one of Jesus' disciples.
100
What is the River of Styx?
The river that brought Romans to their afterlife; it can also be considered purgatory if a Roman was not buried properly.
200
Name the three seating ranges in a Roman theatre.
1. Orchestra 2. Equestria 3. Popularia
200
What was the role of women in Christianity?
Women were mainly the missionaries of Christianity, but they also served as teachers.
200
Who overran Italy and plundered Rome in 410 AD?
Alaric
200
Name the three men who comprised the First Triumvirate
1) Julius Caesar 2) Pompey 3) Crassus
200
What is the main difference between the way that the Greeks and Romans viewed games and theatre plays?
Greeks placed religious emphasis on games, while Romans did not. Romans placed religious emphasis on theatre, while the Greeks did not.
300
Define the Law of Nature and explain how it was exercised within Roman society.
The Law of Nature is common to all people and assessable by human reason. Law of Nature was exercised within Roman society by allowing Roman women to own/acquire property.
300
Why did Constantine transform Rome into a monotheistic state?
There are two explanations: 1) Constantine's mother threatened his life if he did not convert to Christianity and 2) he had a dream in which he won a great battle while carrying the symbol of the cross into the fighting (which ended up coming true).
300
Name and describe three inventions that the Huns created.
1) Glue- made from the clippings of horse hooves and used to hold together bows 2) Recurve bows- much shorter and lighter than the long bows, and did not hit the horse's head while shooting enemies; made killing more efficient. 3) Stirrups- allowed the men to stand up while riding (saddles were made of wood and were painful to sit in while riding long distances).
300
Who wrote satires that were so harsh and biting, that he had to change the names in order to protect himself?
Martial
300
Name three goods that flowed in from Africa to benefit the Roman Empire.
1. Ivory 2. Gold 3. Exotic animals
400
Romans excelled in engineering and mastered building roadways. What was the main function of roadways and describe in detail an example of a famous Roman road.
The main function of roadways was to ensure mobility for the Roman army. Roman roads also promoted efficient transportation and trade. An example of a famous Roman road is the Appian Way, which was 350 miles long and was so well-built, that it was rumored that the stones were so fit together that you could not even stick a knife in between them.
400
Explain why a Roman was never to be put to death by crucifixion.
It was the most shameful way to die because of the process: you were beaten first, whipped, made to carry the cross, nailed to the cross, and then suffered for days waiting to die. Crucifixion was used to humiliate and punish the Christians, therefore, if a Roman was put to death by crucifixion, that person was associated with Christians. Romans never would associate themselves with Christianity in any way.
400
When did the Roman Empire disappear off of a map?
476 AD
400
Which emperor created the census and the first medical corps?
Augustus (Octavian)
400
Describe in detail what "Stepping over the Threshold" means.
When the bride arrived at the groom's household, she would rub the doorway with fat and oil and wreath it with wool; this reinforced her role as a domestic wife. She was then lifted over the threshold, or gently stepped over. It was ominous to touch it with her feet because the threshold was sacred to Vesta, the goddess of Virgins.
500
Describe the three elements of Roman government.
1. Monarchy- Roman government has an Emperor, who rules similarly to a king. 2. Aristocracy- Roman government is controlled and run by the wealthy. 3. Democracy- Roman government has voting assemblies (Centuriate Assembly, etc.) to vote on representatives.
500
Name three reasons why the Romans tolerated other religions with the exception of Christianity.
1) The Romans were threatened by rising Christian leaders- they saw those religious figures as a political threat to their authority. 2) The Romans viewed Christianity as a shameful, strange, and dark cult. Because Christians hid and practiced their religion, Romans thought that strange things had to be happening. The Romans also thought Christians were cannibals of some sort (because of the Eucharist). 3) Nero used Christians as scapegoats for the "Great Fire".
500
Compare and contrast the decline of Rome to current situations in the United States.
1. Economic situation 2. War against terrorism 3. Any other VALID comparison/contrast
500
Who was the man that had a temporary (used for just a month!) wooden, extremely elaborate theatre built in his name?
Marcus Scaurus
500
List the three reasons why serpents are the symbol of Aesculapius.
1. Serpents knew the secrets of the earth, and would whisper them to Aesculapius. 2. Serpents are the symbol of renewal, because they shed old skin. 3. Venom is used to cure diseases.