Chapter 5: Ancient Rome and The Rise of Christianity Flashcards
Messiah
Savior sent by god
Martyr
A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs
Constantinople
the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire
Dictator
In Ancient Rome, a ruler that was given complete control of the government for about 6 months
Etruscans
group of people who inhabited Ancient Italy
Latifundia
massive estates that were bought up by newly wealthy Roman citizens
Imperialism
domination of the political, economic or cultural life of one country by another
Satirize
to make fun of
Aqueduct
an underground or bridge like structure used to carry water from the hills to the cities in Ancient Rome
Legion
the basic unit of the Roman army, consisting of about 5,000 soldiers
This was the most powerful governing wing in the Roman Republic.
Senate
The Punic wars were fought between the Roman Republic and what empire?
Carthage
This military leader and his war elephants marched across the Pyrenees and Alps.
Hannibal
This 150,000-seat stadium in Rome was used for chariot racing.
Circus Maximus
This poem by Virgil told the story of Rome’s past and included ties to Troy.
Aeneid
This term means the “leader or teacher of a new faith or movement”.
Apostle
Who was the ambitious military commander who after winning a civil war, declared himself dictator perpetuus?
Julius Caesar
This barbarian leader was considered the “scourge of god” by Christians.
Atilla the Hun
After a rebellion by Jewish citizens, Roman soldiers entered this city and burnt it to the ground, forcing people to flee across the Mediterranean Sea.
Jerusalem
This Roman Emperor issues the Edict of Milan that ended the persecution of Christians.
Constantine
