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Who were the the five emperors who made up ''Pax Romana''? Trajan, Nerva, Antoninous Pius, Hadrian, and Marcus Aurelius.
Name two instances where there was a clear disparity between the rich and the poor in the Roman Empire. The rich held much power and wealth, while the poor were struggling to eat. The slaves even started a rebellion and murdered their owners.
Who was Spartacus and what was he known for? He was a gladiator who broke out in south Italy with many other slaves alongside him.
In what ways does art appear in Roman towns and homes? Mosaics on floors, murals on walls, and statues in public spaces and buildings.
How is it similar to and different from Greek art? Roman art is copied Greek art in subject, Romans showed art realistically while Greek artists made subjects look perfect.
How does Latin still influence our life's today? Many English words have Latin roots. It was used in European education and in Catholic churches.
What is Cicero famous for? His oratory, or speeches.
What was the purpose of gladiatorial games? They were for entertainment and often fought to the death.
Were gladiators free or slaves? slaves
What is a romance language? Is English one of them? Is based on Latin. English is NOT one of them.
Who was the first Roman emperor? Augustus, who changed his name to Octavian.
In what ways does Roman law still influence modern society? It influences both government and legal systems in many countries.
What were the Twelve Tables? Written Roman law code.
How did the Twelve Tables change the Roman legal system? They made it more reliable by writing down the laws.
The Roman Colosseum was built between ______and _______AD 70 and 80 AD
How many people could the Roman Colosseum hold? 50,000 people
Conquered new land. Trajan
Ally to the Roman poor and regarded as a fair ruler. Nerva
Travelled and built walls to separate provinces of non-Roman lands. Hadrian
Wrote a philosophy book. Marcus Aurelius
Under his rule Rome was the most peaceful it had ever been. Antoninous Pius
Every household was run by the Oldest adult male
Women in charge of all House duties
A large gap between rich and poor
Poor lived in shabby houses
What was the biggest form of entertainment for the Romans? Gladiatorial shows
Took place in the Colosseum or amphitheaters
By the end of Augustus’ reign, Rome had advanced into Egypt, Syria, and much of Europe.
Economy was focused on farming and trade
Most were farmers who would sell their crops in markets
Pay taxes in money and with food
The rich owned many properties and forced slaves to work on them.
Largest slave revolt took place 73 BC
Who broke out in south Italy with many other slaves? Spartacus
Many slaves overtime revolted and murdered their owners, this created much fear in the Roman communties
When did Octavian take control of Rome? 30 BC
The first / best Roman emperor
What did Octavian Bring to Rome peace to Rome
Art includes? mosaics on floors, murals on walls, and statues in public spaces, and buildings.
Roman art often copied _______________ Greek art in subject
Many English words have Latin roots
Latin was used in European education,and in Roman Catholic Church services and is still used today.
What is Cicero famous for? oratory, or speeches.
What was the purpose of the gladiatorial games? Gladiatorial games were for entertainment, often fought to death
what did Moses demand? To lead the Hebrews into Egypt.
Where were the slaves led? Out of Egypt and out of slavery.
The Exodus shows what? people hope that God does protect them and watch over them.
What was written on the stone tablets? The 10 Commandments
Moral laws told what? Told what to do and how to do it.
Monotheism? The belief in only one god.
polytheism? The belief in many gods
Prophet? People who are said to receive messages from God.
Sacred Text? Torah (the Jews holy book) = Jenis Bible
Talmud: lessons for every day life
Who was believed to be the Messiah? Jesus
When did Christianity come around? during the Roman Pax Romana
In 63 Bc the Romans took control of ________________- The Jewish kingdom of Judea
Who were the Pharisees? Educated people who observed Jewish Law.
Why were Christians killed? Because the Romans thought that their gods would get mad at them.
A religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Christianity
Founder of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth
leader Jews believed would return and restore the greatness of Israel. Messiah
Holy book of Christianity. Bible
a type of execution that involved being nailed the a cross. Crucifixion
Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead 3 days after his death. Resurrection
followers Disciples
The 12 disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special teaching Apostles
disciple whose letters defined Christianity as separate from Judaism. Paul of Tarsus
someone who dies for their religious beliefs. Martyrs
punishing someone for their beliefs persecution
Roman emperor who became a Christian Constantine
A place of worship Church
Christian holidays include Easter and Christmas
list and Internal threat Disease
list an Internal threat increase in taxes to pay for defenses
list an Internal threat empire was to large to be ruled effectively
list an Internal threat Germans came for food and to farm abandoned lands.
list an Internal threat German communities ignored the Roman empire
list an External threat Tribes of fierce Germanic warriors attacked Romes northern borders
list an External threat Persian armies invaded the east
What was the leader of the Catholic church called? the Pope
law of 12 tables Written law code
Messiah leader of the Jews believed would return and restore the greatness of Isreal.
Crucifixion a type of execution that involved being nailed to a cross
Resurrection Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead 3 days after his death.
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