Chapter 5 Flashcards
What civilization influenced Rome?
Greece
Idea that dominated Rome
Uniting the world
Three periods in Rome
Etruscan, republic, imperial
Government in the Etruscan period
Monarchy
Government in republic period
Republic
Government in imperial period
Emperor ruled in monarchy
What ended the Etruscan period?
Revolution between the Etruscans and the Latins in 509 BC
What led to the collapse of the republic?
Civil war and Battle at Actium
Who was murdered by the senate in 44 BC?
Julius Ceasar
Why was Julius Ceasar murdered?
His people feared power
When was the Battle at Actium?
31 BC
Who was involved in the battle at Actium?
Octavian and Marc Anthony
Who won the Battle at Actium?
Octavian
What happened to Rome’s gov after Actium?
The Republic collapsed.
Who was the first roman emperor?
Octavian
What did Octavian change his name to?
Augustus
What did Augustus promise in exchange for power?
Peace
Who ruled the Roman world at the time of the birth of Jesus?
Augustus
What is the Pax Romana?
Roman peace by Augustus lasting 200 years
What is the major Roman contribution to the art of sculpture?
Realism and portraiture
3 major Roman contributions to architectural engineering
Arch, dome, and concrete.
What isRome’s most copied and influential building?
The Pantheon
What influenced the design of the Pantheon?
The Parthenon
Where in Rome are the Etruscans?
The North
Where in Rome are the Latins?
The South
What is a consul?
Two presidents
What does the senate do in Rome?
Check the power of the consuls
What does AD mean?
Anno Domini - Year of the lord
What brought on the middle ages?
The fall of Rome.
Define Romanesque
Roman like
Define secular
Non religious
