Geography
What is the advanatage of Rome's location?
The seas allowed for trade
What is the main role of women?
To have and raise children
What did the Romans most fear from politicians who gained too much power?
No limits in the time they served
What did the wealthy and poor have in common?
They both honored the Roman Gods
Why did the Romans want to build good roads?
So the military soldiers could travel quicker
What was the main factor that helped grow the Roman Republic?
Rome controlled the and along the Mediterranean Sea
How did life change for the poor when slaves were brought in as cheap labor?
Farmers had to find jobs in the city
Why were tribune of the plebs so powerful?
They had the power to veto any law
What best describes the Roman republic religion?
Government officials served as priests
How were the aqueducts used?
They brought water into the cities
Why was there more trade in sea then by land?
Sea was safer, faster and less expensive.
Who helped kings rule?
The army
What does the U.S government of today have in common with the Roman Republic?
Separation of power
To convert others to a particular religion called?
A missionary
How did Rome' s roads help the economy?
They helped as trade routes
How many years passed between The End of Pax Romana 180 CE and the Division 285 CE
more than 100 years
Why were mercenaries hired?
More soldiers were needed to fight the Germans.
Why did the Roman Empire decline?
Frequent civil wars
An image usually a portrait of a saint is known as?
an icon
What were several factors(2) in Romes geography that helped the city grow and prosper?
The city hills gave the Romans a natural defense, Rome was also located on key trade routes.
What is the major decline of the Byzantine empire?
The arrival of invaders
What hekped in the groeing the Roman Empire?
The control of the sea routes and roads
Why did the Western Roman Empire collapse?
they were attacked by the Germanic tribes.
The bishop of Rome who claimed authority over Christians everywhere became known as the?
Pope
What is a forum?
An open area filledwith markets, temples and public buildings.