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Andrea Gonzalez
Ch. 6 Section 1-4
Term | Definition |
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Republic | Form of government in which power rests with citizens |
Patricians | Wealthy land owners who held the most power. |
Plebeians | Common farmers, merchants, and artisans who made up the rest of the population. |
Rome's two officials. | Consuls |
Senate | Aristocratic branch of Rome's Government. |
Large military units | Legions |
Conflict between two groups of the same country | Civil War |
Triumvirate | Group of three rulers |
Military leader in 60 B.C. | Julius Caesar |
Unchallenged ruler of Rome | Octavian |
What was a significant part of Roman life? | Slavery |
What did the government provide to distract and control the masses of Romans? | Free games, races, mock battles, etc. |
After Jesus's death where was he placed? | In a tomb |
Who had a huge influence on Christianity's development? | Paul |
Bishop | A priest |
The father or head of a Christian church | Pope |
Which century did the Pax Romana begin to crumble? | The second century |
Who was Paul? | An apostle |
When did Roman power spread to Judea? | 63 B.C. |
Drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise of prices | Inflation |
Foreign soldiers who fought for money | Mercenaries |
Diocletian | Strong willed army leader |
When did Diocletian retire? | A.D. 305 |
Who moved the Capitol from Rome to a Greek city ? | Constantine |