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Rome

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Name the 3 seas Ionian Sea, Adriatic sea Tyrrhenian sea
Name the volcano Mount Vesuvius
Name the mountains the alps, appeiniss
A roman meeting place Foram
the noble in in Roman society patricians
to reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officals veto
The language of the romans Latin
A system based on a written code of laws. civil law
Republic created 500BC
Punic wars 264-164BC
A structure that spans a space and supports a structure and weight above it Arch
A human made raised channel that carries water from distant places Aqueduct
Roman peace a general time peace and prosperity Pax Romana
A Land with different territories and people under single rule Empire
A ruler who has Dictatorship
Roman empire collasped 500A.D
Julius Caesar assassinated 44BC
Pompeii Destroyed 79AD
Roman empire peak 117AD
End of Roman Republic 45BC
Christianity given recognition 313AD
text book secondary
biography secondary
letter primary
book about Egypt secondary
Audio recording primary
pottery from china primary
photo graph primary
Diary primary
Movie primary
5 themes of geography Movement Human environment interaction place region location
what is the Island under Greek rule sicily
what city-state is closest to the Tiber river Rome
what is the mountain the runs across the italian penninsula Apennines mountains
Name the 2 rivers Tiber and po river
Where is rome Italy,Europe
who were below the freedmen No freedom, considered property of the land owners, lowest class
what did the freedom do Were once slaves, now free they had major restrictions on legal rights
what 2 large islands are considered modern day Italy sicily, sardinia
who is rome named after Romulus
Rome is the capital of what Italy
besides father,mother,and children who was considered part of the family slaves
what were 2 things children were taught loyalty and to the republic
how long did the soldiers stay in the army 25 years
what is a pilum a short stabbing spear
what are apueducts used for to carry water
what did romans use to make their buildings bigger and wider arches in buildings
what three events happened in the coliseum 100 days of games 10,000 people were killed fighters were slaves
what is the common saying all roads lead to rome
how many layers above leveled ground were laid construction of Roman roads 4
how long did senators hold office for life
who did the Tribunes represent the common people
who fought in the Punic wars Carthage and Rome
who won the war Rome
How did Julius Caesar die he was assassinated
what did Octavian change his name to Augustus Caesar
what three groups invaded Rome Jude's angles sarons
which island in the Mediterranean sea was hristan by 300ad crete
what three continents had Christian areas by 400AD Gaul Spain Egypt
what language did the romans speak Latin
what three languages developed from Latin French Spanish portuguese
what is the Roman numeral for 10 50 and 100 X L C
what does VII+V equal 12
What town did mount Vesuvius bury pompeii
what did the hot ash leave behind formed victims
what did the men do Ruled the families. Oldest man owned all family property. In theory, absolute, unlimited power over family.
Men. Could sell his own children or kill them! In practice, limited by custom.
what could women do More freedom than Greeks. Own personal property. Active social life - parties, theater, religious rituals.
Women: *Could not vote, attend assemblies, or hold office. ***Most important role? Have children and raise them to follow traditions.
the wealthy Earned $ from agriculture. Owned large farms or businesses. Grew rich from what people (slaves) produced. Men looked after business while women supervised slaves at home and children.
Common People Most lived in cramped apartments without running water. Poorly built homes, disease, crime, fire dangers. Worked a variety of jobs: tenant farms, laborers, ran stores, taverns, and restaurants.
Slavery Bought and captured. -often treated cruelly 40% in 1 BC may have been slaves No rights. Some were in harsh conditions.
slavery Others worked for wealthy masters. Some educated. Some fought back - Spartacus led an army of rebel slaves in the 70s BC. -Romans caught them.
Senators: Had great political power. Wealthiest nobles.
Nobles and Patricians: Officials and advisors Landowners Rome’s ruling class.
Plebeians “Plebs” Majority of the Roman class. Less wealthy craftspeople, merchants, and landowners.
Freedmen Were once slaves, now free. Major restrictions on legal rights.
Slaves Lowest Class No freedom Considered property of the land owners.
punic wars Legion=groups of up to 6,000 soldiers.
Punic wars Legion=groups of up to 6,000 soldiers.
Punic war info There were 3 wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
Punic war info Carthage is a city in northern Africa.
Punic war info 3 wars fought over Sicily.
Punic war info Rome= STRONG ARMY
Punic war info CARTHAGE= STRONG NAVY
1st Punic war Carthage sent armies to Sicily, so Rome sent their army in response. Lasted 23 years. Rome won! Took control of Sicily.
2nd Punic war Led by a Carthaginian genral named Hannibal.
2nd Punic war Hannibal invaded Italy from the north with soldiers, horses, & elephants. (218 BC)
2nd Punic war Hannibal defeated all Roman troops, but could not win the war.
2nd Punic war 204 BC - Had to return to Carthage because Rome was attacking. ROME WON!
2nd Punic war 204 BC - Had to return to Carthage because Rome was attacking. ROME WON!
Hannibal Considered to be one of the greatest generals of the Ancient World. Greatly disliked Rome. Roman prisoner.
Hannibal AFTER Punic Wars, fled to Asia and joined a king fighting the Romans there. Hannibal ended up taking his life so that he wouldn’t become a Roman prisoner.
3rd Punic war Rome sent an army to Africa to destroy Carthage. Rome won easily.
3rd Punic war Rome burned the city, killed most of its people, and sold the rest of the people into slavery.
result of the Punic wars Rome took control of Northern Africa & the majority of countries along the Mediterranean Sea. Rome won
1.ROME’S CONSTITUTION A SYSTEM OF RULES BY WHICH A GOVERNMENT IS ORGANIZED. UNLIKE U.S. CONSTITUTION IT WAS UNWRITTEN. BASED ON TRADITION AND CUSTOM.
2.ROME’S CONSTITUTION POWER WAS SHARED AMONG DIFFERENT PEOPLE WITH SET ROLES. ROMANS DIDN’T WANT TO RULED BY ONE MAN.
2.ROME’S CONSTITUTION TO MAKE SURE NO ONE PERSON BECAME TOO POWERFUL. SPLIT THE OFFICE BY ELECTING 2 OR MORE MEN. EACH COULD VETO THE OTHER! ALSO LIMITED THE POWER BY IN OFFICE TO 1 YEAR.
3.CHECKS AND BALANCES POWER DIVIDED AMONG 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. ASSEMBLIES, THE SENATE, AND MAGISTRATES / CONSULS.
3.CHECKS AND BALANCES A GOVERNMENT IN THREE PARTS IS CALLED A TRIPARTITE. ONE BRANCH COULD STOP AND CHECK ANOTHER FROM MISUSING ITS POWER.
4.RULE OF LAW THE LAW APPLIED TO EVERYONE. ELECTED OFFICIALS COULD BE TRIED FOR VIOLATING THE LAW AFTER THEIR TERM WAS OVER.
CONSULS & MAGISTRATES GOVERNED THE CITY. ELECTED 1 YEAR. (CONSUL) LOOKED AFTER $ OF ROME. WERE ALSO JUDGES. (MAGISTRATES)
SENATE MAGISTRATES RETIRED TO THE SENATE. ADVISED THE CONSULS. ENDED UP CONTROLLING ROME!
assemblys Democratic, wealthy citizens, votes counted more than the poor
assemblys Elected officials and passed laws, power checked by senate and elected officials
judge's judged cases, managed the city of Rome
judge's led many armies into war, could be elected consul
tribunes plebeians could run for this, acted as protectors
tribunes right to veto any law or action of any magistrate, it is forbidden to harm or stop any tribunes from doing there jobs
What group of invaders dominated Italy? BCA
internal threats food shortage
internal threats Disease
internal threats increase of tax
internal threats empire was to large
internal threats Germans came and raided abandon farms of rome
external threats Germans attacked the northern border of rome
external threats persians armies invaded the east
How did life change for Jews in Judea after 63 BC? They lived under Roman Rule.
How did life change for Jews in Judea after 63 BC? -A large number of Jews opposed Roman Rule.
Summarize what were the zealots’ views about Roman rule? They opposed Romans and believed Jews should resist it by refusing to pay taxes and through armed rebellion.
What did the Pharisees believe? They believed that good people would be resurrected after the Messiah came. They believed in observing Jewish Law.
what is Jesus religion judaism
Identify evidence historians have of Jesus’ life? The writings of the Christians Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ life.
Why did the followers begin to think Jesus was the Messiah? He spoke out for the poor and the outcast.
Why did the followers begin to think Jesus was the Messiah? They believed he could heal the sick.
Analyze the fish on page. Why might this make an important symbol in early Christianity? Jesus’ ability to feed a large crowd with a few fish suggested he had power to change people’s everyday life.
Compare/contrast- What was a big way Judaism and early Christianity differed? Non-Jews who became Christian did not follow all Jewish traditions or laws
Why did the Roman government tolerate Judaism but not Christianity? Romans respected Judaism as an old religion, so they allowed its traditions.
How did Constantine’s dream change Roman history? Constantine’s dream led him to end the persecution of Christians.
Main ideas ROMANS generally practiced tolerance but they cam into conflict with the jews
main ideas A new religion, Christianity, grew out of Judaism.
main ideas esus of Nazareth, who preached about salvation, love for God, and kindness was seen as the Messiah by many.
main ideas Christianity grew in popularity and eventually became the sole religion allowed in the Roman empire.
christianity Religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth Founder of Christianity
messiah Leader Jews believed would return and restore the greatness of Israel
Bible the holy book of christianity
crucifixion A type of execution that involved being nailed to a cross
resurrection Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead three days after his death
Disciples followers
apostles The 12 disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special teaching
Paul of tarsus Disciple whose letters defined Christianity as separate from Judaism
Martyrs People who die for their religious beliefs
persecution Punishing people for their beliefs
constantine Roman emperor who became a Christian
Christianity emerges Christianity was rooted in the ideas and traditions of Judaism, but it developed as a separate faith.
christianity WORLD’S LARGEST RELIGION. Today there are about 2.5 billion Christians in the world. About ¼ of th
christianity Monotheistic Religion “Christians” are followers of the Christian faith.
Constantine Built the new capital Constantinople. Made Constantinople rich!
Constantine Bosporus Strait
Constantine 330 AD
Constantine Different from Byzantines, thought of themselves as Romans. Unlike most Romans, most people were Christians and spoke Greek not Latin.
Justinian Byzantine emperor
Justinian Byzantine Empire
Justinian 527-565 AD Ruled for nearly 40 years
Justinian Wanted to recover parts of Rome Rebuilt Hagia Sophia Justinian’s Code - guarantees fair treatment of all
Theodora Byzantine emperor’s wife Was an actress before marrying Justinian A partner in rule
Theodora Byzantine Empire
Theodora 527-565 AD Ruled for nearly 40 years with her husband
Theodora same as husband) Encouraged husband to stay and fight Helped women and children To end government corruption
Other Invaders However Byzantine emperors kept control of the core of their empire, modern day Greece and western Turkey and Constantinople.
Other Invaders Byzantine Empire Germans took lands to the west. Slavic people invaded the north. Arab Muslim invaders conquered Syria, Egypt, and North Africa Turks seized modern day Turkey and other areas.
Other Invaders Over the next 800 years
Other Invaders Empire slowly shrank, it declined and fell.
Other Invaders Empire slowly shrank, it declined and fell.
Other Invaders Empire slowly shrank, it declined and fell.
Other Invaders Empire slowly shrank, it declined and fell.
Other Invaders Other Invaders
Other Invaders Other Invaders
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