ancient rome

Question 1

republic

Answer 1

form of government in which power rest with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.

Question 2

patrician

Answer 2

wealthy landowners who held most power,

Question 3

plebeian

Answer 3

the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population.

Question 4

tribune

Answer 4

assembly and elect representatives.

Question 5

consul

Answer 5

Rome’s two officials.

Question 6

senate

Answer 6

the aristocratic branch of Rome’s government.

Question 7

dictator

Answer 7

a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army.

Question 8

legion

Answer 8

war between Rome and Carthage.

Question 9

Hannibal

Answer 9

Carthaginian general

Question 10

What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?

Answer 10

They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for ten years, and one consul could always overrule the others decision.

Question 11

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables

Answer 11

To ensure that all free citizens had protection under the law, all laws were carved on twelve tablets and hung in a forum.

Question 12

civil war

Answer 12

A conflict between two political groups within the same country

Question 13

Julius Caesar

Answer 13

Military leader who joined forces with Crassus and Pompey. He was elected consul in 59 BC

Question 14

triumvirate

Answer 14

In Ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of t

Question 15

Augustus

Answer 15

Octavian” was the unchallenged ruler of Rome. “Exalted one”

Question 16

Pax Romana

Answer 16

A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 BC to AD 180

Question 17

What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?

Answer 17

The Empire was far too vast the Catholic religion split, causing conflict Constant hammering of Germans and nomads Losing money because of raids

Question 18

Jesus

Answer 18

Leader who came to be known as Christ and was believed to be savior

Question 19

apostle

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Close follower of Jesus

Question 20

Paul

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Apostle who played a key role in the spread of Christianity throughout the e

Question 21

Diaspora

Answer 21

Moving away of the Jews from their homeland in Palestina

Question 22

Constantine

Answer 22

Roman emperor who ended the persecution of Christians

Question 23

bishop

Answer 23

Head of all the churches in one area

Question 24

Peter:

Answer 24

First apostle who helped spread Christianity through Syria & Palestine

Question 25

pope

Answer 25

Head of all the Christian church

Question 26

What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings?

Answer 26

Personal relationships with God, importance of people’s love to God, neighbors and enemies. Also, offered eternal life if you repented for your sins

Question 27

Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans?

Answer 27

Because they refused to worship the Roman gods

Question 28

inflation

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Drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices

Question 29

mercenary

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Soldier who is paid to fight in a foreign army to defend against the increasing threats in the empire

Question 30

Diocletian

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Strong willed army leader who became the new emperor

Question 31

Constantinople

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New capital in Rome

Question 32

Attila

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Germanic assault on the empire, became a direct threat

Question 33

How did Diocletian succeed in preserving the empire?

Answer 33

He split the empire into a Eastern and Western side, and had a person rule the western half while he ruled the eastern half. he ruled with an iron fist and limited personal freedom

Question 34

Why did so many Germanic tribes begin invading the Roman Empire

Answer 34

The Huns pushed into there land so they tried to flee from the Huns, and ended up pushing into Roman lands