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Rome Test 2
Abernathy SS Feb. 2012
Question | Answer |
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Which 2 men were rivals for power after the death of Caesar? | Octavian and Anthony |
What was the battle that determined who would control Rome? Who won? | Actium Octavian was the winner |
Octavian changed his name to _____. | Augustus |
What was the Pax Romana? | Roman Peace, 200 year era of peace and prosperity |
Name 2 ways that Augustus changed government. | 1. Put good governors around his empire 2. Created a census to be able to take taxes 3. Made laws fairer |
Why was the coliseum built? The Circus Maximus? | to entertain the masses and unite the people |
Rome's epic poem was called ___. | Aenid |
What were aqueducts? | Structures used to carry water (aqua!)from long distances away |
What language was spoken by the Romans? | Latin |
Describe the religious beliefs of the Romans. | Polytheistic (Poly = many, Theism = religion / gods) - belief in many gods |
How did Jesus anger Jewish leaders? Roman leaders? | He did not follow all the Jewish laws; He spoke of a new kingdom coming |
Christianity broke off from what earlier religion? | Judaism |
Who were the apostles? | The first followers of Jesus Christ, sent out to spread his teachings |
Why was Paul an important figure in early Christianity? | He was at first an opponent of Christianity but later bacame a missionary and spread Christianity throughout the Roman empire. |
Why were Christians punnished for their beliefs? | They did not worship or follow Roman religion. This was viewed as a religion against the Empire. |
Define martyr. | Someone willing to die for what they believe. |
Constantine was the first ___. | Emperor to accept Christianity. |
Why was the Edict of Milan important? | It made Christianity an acceptable religion. |
How did Rome's attitude toward Christianity change? | It became an accepted relition and began replacing previous religious beliefs. Romans did not abuse and kill Christians as much. |
How did Rome finally end? | Split into 2 empires: Western: broke in2 several barbarian kingdoms Eastern: Byzantine Empire - 1000 years - Roman ways... Empire fell due to *lack of good emperors*soldiers turning on leaders*no protection of borders*high taxes |