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Roman Empire
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Cicero famous for | Cicero is famous for his oratory, or speeches |
| what was the purpose of the gladiator games? | Gladiator games were for entertainment and often fought to the death. |
| were gladiators free or slaves? | Slaves |
| what is a romance language? | The romance language is based on Latin. |
| was English part of one of the romance languages? | No |
| What were the twelve tables | A written Roman law code. |
| How did the Twelve tables change the Roman legal system? | They made it more reliable by writing down the laws. |
| What are aqueducts | an artificial channel, pipe, or bridge designed to transport fresh water from a remote source to urban centers or agricultural areas, |
| What was Latin used for in ancient Rome | administration, law, military commands, and daily communication |
| What are Roman numerals? | a letter-based numbering system developed in ancient Rome, using seven symbols to represent values |
| what is Roman architecture? | a revolutionary style (c. 509 BCE – 4th century CE) defined by the widespread use of concrete, arches, vaults, and domes. |
| what was the Roman roads? | The Romans designed paved roads that created networks, linking towns with big cities. |
| why did Julius Caesar invent the twelve month calender? | So that we know the months the days and the years. |
| What are the 3 principals in the Roman law. | 1. person presumed innocent until proven guilty 2. accused people can defend thereselfs in front of the judge. 3. A judge weighs evidence before making decicions |
| Where were the slaves led to in ancient Rome | Out of Egypt. |
| What is jesus' religion | Judaism |
| what is Christianity | the world largest monotheistic religion. |
| what was the effect of the death of Marcus aurelius | he was the last emperor that has died and ended the pax romana |
| how did the Roman economy change during the period of civil wars | when Commodus was assasinated |
| what churches did the bishops lead? | they lead local churches |
| when | 527-565 A.D. |
| where | Byzantine Empire |
| what | Byzantine emperor |
| why | wanted to recover parts of Rome. |