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GRHS WH1 SOL Rome
Ancient Rome Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where was Ancient Rome located | On the Italian peninsula in the Mediterranean basin |
| How was Rome's location an advantage? | It was protected by seas and Alps and crossroads for trade, culture and conquest |
| What type of religion was practiced in Ancient Rome? | Polytheism |
| What was Roman mythology based on? | Greek Mythology |
| Name 3 classes in Roman society during the Roman Republic | Patricians, Plebeians (plebes), & Slaves |
| What Roman class consisted of powerful nobles and was few in number? | Patricians |
| What Roman class included landowners, townspeople, merchants, and small farmers? | Plebeians (plebes) |
| Who was given Roman citizenship during the Roman Republic? | Patrician and plebeian men and selected foreigners |
| GIve the name for the leaders that were elected by the assembly to serve for one year | Consuls |
| Who was eventually elected to represent the Plebeians? | Tribunes |
| What was the name for the written code of laws in Rome? | Twelve Tables |
| What North African city-state challenged the Roman Republic in trade? | Carthage |
| What wars were fought between Rome and Carthage? Who won? | Punic Wars, Rome |
| Who invaded Rome by crossing the Alps with elephants? | Hannibal |
| How did the defeat of Carthage affect the Roman Republic? | Gave it control of Mediterranean basin and began conquest of Western Europe |
| As the Roman Empire crumbled to who did the people then give their loyalty? | The Church |
| Why did the conditions of the farmers become worse after the Punic Wars? | Expanded slavery; led to loss of land for small farmers, unemployment |
| What famous Roman general lead the conquest of Gaul? | Julius Caesar |
| What happened after Julius Caesar was made dictator for life? | He was assassinated |
| Who became the first emperor of Rome after defeating the murderers of Julius Caesar? | Augustus Caesar |
| Give 4 reasons for the decline of the Roman Republic | Spread of slavery, migration of small farmers to cities, civil war over Julius Caesar's death & devaluation of Roman money |
| What was Pax Romana? | 200 years of peace and stable government after Augustus Caesar |
| What was the economic impact of the Pax Romana? | Established uniform money system, guaranteed safe travel and trade, promoted prosperity & stability |
| What were the social impacts of the Pax Romana? | Return of stable social classes and increased emphasis on family |
| What were the political impacts of the Pax Romana? | Created civil service system & developed uniform code of law |
| What are the basic beliefs of Christianity? | Jesus is the Son of GOD; there is life after death; all people are equal before GOD |
| How was Christianity established as a religion? | It was carried by Paul, the Apostles and early Church councils |
| How did Christianity conflict with the Roman empire? | It conflicted with polytheism and therefore not tolerated |
| Name the emperor that ended the persecution of Christians and became a Christian | Constantine |
| Name the Greek scientist that developed the theory that the earth was the center of the universe | Ptolemy |
| What groups of European languages came from Latin? | Romance |
| Name the Roman author of the "Aeneid" | Virgil |
| Name an important principle of Roman law that is part of America's laws | "Innocent until proven guilty" |
| What were the economic causes of the decline of the Roman Empire? | The cost of defense and devaluation of Roman currency |
| What political problems plagued the Roman Empire? | Civil conflict and a weak administration |
| What finally brought down the Roman Empire in 476 AD? | Invasions |
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