Rome Society
Roman Republic
Roman Empire
Christianity
Rome's Legacy
100

Who were the patricians? 

Highest social class- Roman nobility, land owning, could vote and hold office, military. 
100

Caesar's dictatorship ended because he was...

assassinated 

100
Who was the first Roman Emperor?

Augustus

100

How was Christianity brought in to Rome? 

New beliefs coming in with outsiders (foreigners). 

100

What were some of Rome's forms of art?

Frescoes, murals, sculptures, glass blowing. 

200

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. 

200
The patricians social class was the highest class but... 

they were the smallest in size, but they had the most power. 

200

What were the 3 major wars known as between Rome and Carthage?

The Punic Wars

200

If you were a practicing Christian in the empire, you were...

persecuted. 

200

What were some forms of architecture in Rome? Give examples as well. 

domes, arches, vaults. Stadium, coliseum. 

300

Women had to follow the authority of their... 

father to husband 

300

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. 

300

What year did the Roman Empire begin? 

44 BCE 

300

Why were the slaves big believers in Christianity? 

They believed they would get a better life after death. 

300

What were aqueducts? 

a water system to carry water through the empire. 

400

Liberti =

freed slave

400
What was the role of a jury? 

to make the decisions in Roman courts/trials. 

400

Who did the Roman's drive out to begin the expansion of the empire?

Estruscans Kings

400

Who were Jesus' two apostles ? 

Paul and Peter

400

What was the major beliefs of Stoics?

To have good character 

500

What was the purpose of the 12 tables? 

Written roman laws to set them in place. This gave Plebeians political equality. 

500
What is a republic?

A form of government in which voters elect officials/representatives to run the country. 

500
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 or cause problems in the empire. 
500

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. 

500

What was one of the major causes of the fall of the Roman Empire? 

Social Issues, Economic Issues, Political Instability, Weakening Frontiers. The last roman emperor was overthrown by the Germanic tribes.