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From Kingdom to Republic
From the Republic to Empire pt. 1
From the Republic to Empire pt. 2
Economy and Society in the Roman Mediterranean
The Cosmopolitan Mediterranean
100
How long did an appointed dictator's term last?
6 months
100
When did the Romans begin their Civil War?
87 B.C.E.
100
What does Pax Romana mean?
Roman Peace
100
A law that the eldest male in the family rules
What is Paterfamilias?
100
What did the Shepherds unintentionally discover?
Essene writings (Dead Sea Scrolls)
200
What was the term for commoners in Ancient Rome?
Plebeians
200
Who were the chief proponents of the social reform?
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchi
200
What was the basic law code set up by the Romans?
The Twelve Tables
200
Name one important city for trade and urbanization in the Roman empire
What is Greece, Syria, Spain, Gaul, or Britain?
200
What does "Mithras" mean?
strength, courage, and discipline
300
When did the Roman nobility depose the last Etruscan king?
509 B.C.E
300
Conqueror of Gaul who expanded his empire
Who is Julius Caesar?
300
A way of transportation and communication
What were Romans roads and Sea lanes?
300
What became an increasing problem in the family and society of Roman times?
What is poverty?
300
A spiritual realm for those faithful to God
What is "The Kingdom of God"?
400
When did bronze metallurgy appear?
1800 B.C.E.
400
What is the name for large plantations?
Latifundias
400
How long did the Pax Romana era last?
Two and a half years
400
Who made up 1/3 of the Roman population?
Who were the slaves?
400
Egyptian goddess who helped protect and nurture people and help them cope with stress.
Who is Isis?
500
Where was the Roman forum built?
The heart of the city
500
When was Julius Caesar assassinated?
44 B.C.E.
500
What bodies of water were used as sea lanes?
The Mediterranean and Black Seas
500
What brought water to the Roman cities?
What are aqueducts?
500
What does the Old Testament and the New Testament make?
What is the holy book of Christianity?