Roman Culture
What other ancient civilization influenced the Romans?
Who was in charge of spreading Christianity in Rome?
Paul
Who was seen playing a "lyre" like instrument while Rome was burning, and is known for being a terrible leader?
Nero
What area was gained after the first Punic War?
Sicily
Who was the Julian Calendar named after?
Julius Caesar
What is the name of the style of art made up of tiny squares?
Mosaic
What is a martyr?
Someone who died doing what they believed in
Who was another terrible leader other than Nero?
Caligula
Who fought against Rome in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
What is a Latifundia?
a farm lead by slave labor
What piece of Roman architecture do we see all over the world today?
What part of the Bible did Paul write?
The New Testament
What area did Julius Caesar conquer?
Gaul
what is a Consul?
either of the two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman republic
What is a Practrician?
a member of the original senatorial aristocracy in ancient Rome.
What piece of architecture did the Romans make to distribute water?
Aqueduct
What animals were Christians famously fed to?
Lions
Who lead the second Punic War?
Hannibal
What is imperialism?
Imperialism: the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
What are the Twelve Tables?
the earliest code of Roman civil, criminal, and religious law, promulgated in 451–450
what is Hadrian’s wall?
a wall of defense for the Roman province of Britain, constructed by Hadrian between Solway Firth and the mouth of the Tyne.
Why were Christians persecuted?
They were blamed for the fire of Rome.
What did Octavian rename himself to?
Augustus
What is a Republic?
Republic: a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
What is a Legion and how many people make up one?
a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers.