Octavian
What title did Octavian take on meaning "first citizen?"
What is the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Babylonians.
This primary cause for Roman decline was seen through the difficulties of maintaining the many offices of government and a large army. It led to increases in taxation.
What are economic troubles?
This man led the first widespread persecution of Christians (to be ordered by the emperor).
Who is Nero?
Who won a Roman Civil War and settled the new Roman capital in the East?
Constantine (at Constantinople)
What was Rome still called at this point though it was truly more of an empire?
A Republic
What was the core of Christ's ministry? (2 key terms)
Octavian never had a plan for *this*. Without this, coups/military overthrows took place revealing instability in the government.
What is succession?
Who was emperor during the time of Christ's crucifixion?
Tiberius Caesar
This is the meaning of Rome "Romanizing" her army.
Allowing foreigners into the ranks (after first influencing them to identify or be supportive of Rome)
What does pax romana mean?
The Roman peace
This man was the Roman governor who Jesus was brought to by the angry religious leaders.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This man's moral reforms failed as people were not motivated without the core of reform being centered in love.
Who is Octavian/Augustus?
This man led the last and largest Christian persecution by the Emperor of Rome.
Who is Diocletian?
Where did the Angles & Saxons settle?
Britain
What does Augustus mean?
Revered one, majesty
This is the definition of gospel & evangelion.
What is Good news & he who bears good news?
This phrase refers to the people's desire for pleasure rather than piety, for selfish gain rather than life-giving service.
What is "bread & circuses?"
This system means the rule of 4.
What is the tetrarchy?
This is the year of the Western Roman Empire fell to Odoacer.
476 AD
What are the major reforms Augustus initiated in his popular gesture?
Augustus
Explain what led Christianity to be persecuted in Rome and what led to its acceptance.
Key Points:
-Outsiders, not following Roman customs
-Milvian Bridge (appearance of the cross) to Constantine
What was the period of crisis (time) and what centuries featured invasions?
200s; 300s-400s
This fraction is the ratio of caesars/emperors who met a violent death.
What is 25/26?
What group pushed Germanic tribes into Roman territory and were seen as a judgement upon Rome?
The Huns