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Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome & Christianity Religion

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What is a peninsula? A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.
What is the S in SWAGGER? Social Structure
What is the W in SWAGGER? Writing System
What is the E in SWAGGER? Economics
What is the R in SWAGGER? Religion
What is an aqueduct? A structure that carries water over long distances to nearby civilizations
What is a dictator? A ruler with absolute power over a community.
What relationship did Augustus Caesar have with Julius Caesar? He was the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar
How many people can serve as a consul in Rome? Only 2 at a time
How long does a Roman serve in the position of a consul? Only one year
What is a monarchy government? A government with a king/queen as the only ruler.
What is an oligarchy government? A government ruled by a group of elders in a council.
Who is responsible for the assassination of Julius Caesar? The Roman Senate
Why were the Senators angry with Julius Caesar? Julius made himself dictator for life and changed the Roman government to a dictatorship.
What is the Pax Romana? 200 years of peace in Rome
Who is the founder of Christianity? Jesus
What is the holy text of the Christianity religion? The Bible
Where did the Christianity religion originate? Jerusalem
What is crucifixion? A punishment created by the Romans that nailed criminals to a wooden cross on display.
What continent is Rome on? Europe
Rome is the capital city of which country? Italy
What is unique about the shape of Italy? It's shaped like a high-heeled boot.
Rome had only two levels of social structure, which group existed in the lower class? Plebeians
Rome had only two levels of social structure, which group existed in the upper class? Patricians
What languages were spoken in Rome? Greek and Latin
What type of economics did Rome have? Trade of crops, art, weapons and slaves
What type of religions did Rome have? worshipped Greek gods and Christianity came later
What is a monotheism? The worship of only one god.
What is polytheism? The worship of multiple gods.
Aqueducts, arches, drainage systems, colosseums, and temples in Rome are all examples of which component of SWAGGER? Architecture
Early Rome had what type of government? Monarchy
How much of the population did the Plebeians make up in Rome? 90% of the population
Why did Plebeians go on strike in Rome? Plebeians were not being represented in the Republic government or treated fairly.
Who does Julius Caesar give his military achievement credit to? Alexander the Great
How many times was Julius stabbed by Roman Senators? 23 times
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