Rome Society
Who were the Patricians?
Highest social class- roman nobility, land owning, could vote and hold office.
Caesars dictatorship ended because he was...
assassinated
Who was the 1st Roman Emperor?
Augustus
How was Christianity brought in to Rome?
New beliefs coming in with outsiders (foreigners).
What were some of Rome's forms of art? Name 3.
Frescoes, murals, sculptures, glass blowing
Describe the Plebeians feelings in Roman society.
They were not happy with their role in the government because they had no say, so they went on strike.
The patricians had the highest social class but...
They were the smallest in size.
What were the 3 major wars known as between Rome and Carthage?
The Punic Wars.
If you were a practicing Christian in the empire you were...
persecuted.
What were some forms of architecture in Rome? List 3.
Domes, arches, vaults, stadium, coliseum
Women had to follow the authority of their...
father or husband
How is the United States a similar republic to Ancient Rome?
The United States still has leaders that represent the people and are often appointed.
What year did the Roman Empire begin?
44BCE
Why were the salves (poor) big believers in Christianity?
They believed they would get a better life after death.
What were the aqueducts?
A water system to carry water throughout the empire.
Why did having slaves work lead to a rise in unemployment in Rome?
Landowners would use the slaves to work (free) rather than paying the poor to work the land.
What was the role of a jury?
To make the decisions in Roman courts/trials.
Who did the Roman's drive out to begin the expansion of the empire?
Etruscan Kings
Who were Jesus' two apostles?
Paul and Peter
What was the major belief of Stoics?
To have good character
What was the purpose of the 12 tables and what did it do for the Plebeians?
What is a republic?
Explain "Bread & Circuses"
"Bread & Circuses" was given to the poor people from the emperor to keep them happy. He wanted them happy so they would not rebel.
Who was the first emperor to become a Christian and what did he do to change the religion?
Constantine and he freed people to worship openly.
What was one major cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
The last Roman emperor was overthrown by the Germanic tribes.