Rome Society
Who were the patricians?
Caesar's dictatorship ended because he was...
assassinated
Augustus
How was Christianity brought in to Rome?
New beliefs coming in with outsiders (foreigners).
What were some of Rome's forms of art?
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.
they were the smallest in size, but they had the most power.
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? Give examples as well.
domes, arches, vaults. Stadium, coliseum.
Women had to follow the authority of their...
father to 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?
44 BCE
Why were the slaves big believers in Christianity?
They believed they would get a better life after death.
What were aqueducts?
a water system to carry water through the empire.
Liberti =
freed slave
to make the decisions in Roman courts/trials.
Who did the Roman's drive out to begin the expansion of the empire?
Estruscans Kings
Who were Jesus' two apostles ?
Paul and Peter
What was the major beliefs of Stoics?
To have good character
What was the purpose of the 12 tables?
Written roman laws to set them in place. This gave Plebeians political equality.
A form of government in which voters elect officials/representatives to run the country.
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 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.