Ancient Rome 2024 Flashcards
Social Structure
slaves, plebians, patricians, and emporers
why wasJulius ceasrer assasinated?
He fixed a lot of romes problems but to do so he took total control of Rome destroying the Roman republic, which senators thought was dangerous.
how did pax Romana help make Rome prosperous?
This was under agusteuses rule and during this time there were no threats nor wars
JESUS
golden rule
golden rule- treat others the way you want to be treated
Jesus-was a descendant of the great Jewish king, David. Jesus traveled and taught. it was said he was mesaihah
how did roads, concrete, aqueducts improve city life?
Roads- linked cities and forts to connect the empire and made it easier for soldiers to march
Concrete- was lighter to work with and required less skill
aqueducts- gave good water supply
How did Romans treat christians in the early years of the religion?how did Christianity in Rome change overtime?
In the beggining, it was illegal to be Christian and if you were you would face harsh and cruel punishments. later empoerer constatin made Rome a safe space for christians, as it became popular it was the official religion of rome
Constantine & theodocious
Constantine made Rome a safe place for christians. theodocious made supported the christian orthodoxy and made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
achievements from the Roman empire
concrete, aqueducts, arches. Romans had gladiator fights.
factors of the fall of rome
inflation,war,too big, barbarians, useless rulers
Empire divided into two
Dicoletan, a former general, wanted to make Rome more stable his most famous act in pursuit of this is dividing Rome into two
how did western Roman empire collapse
Rome declines after Constantine’s death and enimires took advantage of it.
