chapter 3 early rome Flashcards

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Tacitus was known for

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criticizing the emperial rule

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2
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Tacitus was a

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senator

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3
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what was plutarch known for

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the moral vices and virtues of prominent greeks and romans

wrote parallel lives

wrote parallel lives

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4
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vices meaning

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immoral behaviour

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5
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virtues meaning

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high moral standard

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6
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Suetonius is known for

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gossiping. Criticizing emperial rulers. and writing about the ceasars

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7
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what are some issues with historical documentation?

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a piece of the pie

biases

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8
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what is the patron-client relationship?

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Patron: member of a leading family

Client: new to rome and lacking status. Clients would offer services to patrons = recirprocity

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9
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the landholding members of society were called?

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Patricians

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10
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Patricians were

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high class

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11
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Plebeians were the

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lower class - traders and farmers

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12
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what was the main issue for plebeians

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they had no say

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13
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what was really cool about the consul during the plebeian revolt

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1 patrician and 1 plebeian must be consul

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14
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consuls were responsible for

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being in charge of civil and military liffe

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15
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the senate was responsible for

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law, tax, foreign relations, treasury

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16
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treasury means

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the revenue for a government or corporation

17
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assembly were

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common people, passed legislaton

18
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legislation means

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the making of laws