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Roman Government
Roman Social Classes
Roman Culture
Rise of Christianity
100
This war(s) was fought by the Romans over securing the Mediterranean trade route.
The Punic Wars
100
What type of government did the Roman Empire have?
A Republic
100
These people were at the absolute bottom of the Roman social class.
Slaves
100
These buildings were used for government purposes?
Basilicas
100
Christianity was formed under which empire?
Roman Empire
200
The first Punic War was fought during which years?
264BC-241BC
200
Who was the most powerful governing body in Rome?
The Senate
200
This group of people were extremely upset when slaves were introduced into the social structure of Rome.
Plebeians or lower (poor) class
200
The area where people could meet for business or recreation. Often times, merchants would set up here to sell their goods.
The forum
200
Was early Roman religion polytheistic in nature?
Yes
300
Who won the Second Punic War?
Rome
300
The name of the assembly created for the plebeians.
Tribunes
300
This social class group made up the members of Rome's Senate.
Patricians or Upper (Rich) Class
300
This person was a slave or prisoner who was forced to fight, many times to the death, for the entertainment of others.
Gladiator
300
The persecution of Christians stopped during which year?
AD 313
400
During which Punic War was Carthage destroyed?
The Third Punic War
400
These two people were elected to lead the republic and the army.
Consuls
400
Which leader was favored by Rome's plebeians or lower (poor) class?
Julius Caesar
400
The language of the Romans that is still used as the basis for many other languages today, including English.
Latin
400
Which emperor was the main reason Rome stopped persecuting Christians?
Constantine
500
Which Roman leader conquered Gaul?
Julius Caesar
500
This person had absolute authority over the entire republic in the event of an emergency.
Dictator
500
In what year were plebeians finally allowed to serve as Consul?
367 BC
500
The culture Rome looked to most often in getting ideas for architecture, art, religion, etc.
Greek Culture
500
Which emperor is credited with making Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Theodosius I