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Chapter 5 Flashcards

0
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What civilization influenced Rome?

A

Greece

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Idea that dominated Rome

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Uniting the world

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Three periods in Rome

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Etruscan, republic, imperial

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Government in the Etruscan period

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Monarchy

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Government in republic period

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Republic

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Government in imperial period

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Emperor ruled in monarchy

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What ended the Etruscan period?

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Revolution between the Etruscans and the Latins in 509 BC

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What led to the collapse of the republic?

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Civil war and Battle at Actium

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Who was murdered by the senate in 44 BC?

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Julius Ceasar

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9
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Why was Julius Ceasar murdered?

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His people feared power

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When was the Battle at Actium?

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31 BC

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Who was involved in the battle at Actium?

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Octavian and Marc Anthony

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Who won the Battle at Actium?

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Octavian

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What happened to Rome’s gov after Actium?

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The Republic collapsed.

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Who was the first roman emperor?

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Octavian

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What did Octavian change his name to?

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Augustus

16
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What did Augustus promise in exchange for power?

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Peace

17
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Who ruled the Roman world at the time of the birth of Jesus?

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Augustus

18
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What is the Pax Romana?

A

Roman peace by Augustus lasting 200 years

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What is the major Roman contribution to the art of sculpture?

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Realism and portraiture

20
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3 major Roman contributions to architectural engineering

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Arch, dome, and concrete.

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What isRome’s most copied and influential building?

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The Pantheon

22
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What influenced the design of the Pantheon?

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The Parthenon

23
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Where in Rome are the Etruscans?

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The North

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Where in Rome are the Latins?

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The South

25
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What is a consul?

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Two presidents

26
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What does the senate do in Rome?

A

Check the power of the consuls

27
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What does AD mean?

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Anno Domini - Year of the lord

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What brought on the middle ages?

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The fall of Rome.

29
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Define Romanesque

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Roman like

30
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Define secular

A

Non religious

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