chapter 6 Flashcards
Originally, the Roman Republic was governed by a senate consisting of how many members?
Who did those members represent, and what class/group of people?
300 Members, who were all Patricians
According to legend Romulus and Remus were raised by a what? Who were they said to be the sons of?
Wolves; a latin woman and the god of war, Mars
Why was Italy easier to unify than Greece? Think about the subject I taught you last year.
Its geography
The land was not as separated by rugged mountain ranges.
What was Caesar boasting about when he exclaimed, “Veni, Vidi, Vici!”?
Rebellions he suppressed; military victories
The main reason for the decline of the Roman REPUBLIC was…
The civil wars that were caused by the death of Caesar
The Pantheon owes its existence to Rome’s Pioneering use of….
Columns, arches, and concrete
To communicate his ideas, Jesus often used short stories with moral lessons called…
Parables
Why did Christianity/Jesus Christ eventually become a threat to Roman authorities?
His teachings could spark a rebellion against Roman rule.
Why was Christianity so successful at spreading in the ancient world, even in spite of persecution?
The message was welcoming to everybody and provided answers to many of the philosophical questions they asked. Rome also had many roads, allowing for more effective and efficient spread of information/news.
Why was Rome not tolerant towards the Christian religion the way they had been with other religions?
They had seen how influential Christianity was and were afraid of an uprising. The Christians were not loyal to the emperor, further pushing them to act for their suspicions.
When the Roman senate decided to extend democracy to the lower classes, whom did they admit to the government?
Plebeians
They were initially elected as tribunes, but eventually received a more equal representation.
What power did the lower house/lower classes hold over the Roman senate?
What power did the lower house/lower classes hold over the Roman senate?
Why was Jesus’ message so appealing, and to whom?
Jesus’ message was very welcoming to everyone, especially the poor and outcast.
What was the “Bread and Circuses?”
It was the entertainment in the circus Maximus
What spread during the Pax Romana as a result of travel and trade?
Culture and Ideas
How has Roman Culture had an immediate influence on our daily lives in the USA?
Government, Legal Systems, Tex Systems, Census, etc.
Government, Legal Systems, Tex Systems, Census, etc.
The Romans were known for the “Realism” in their art. What does this mean, especially as it compares to idealism?
It was more oriented towards portraying things as they were realistically, versus how perfect they could be.
Know how the early church developed a hierarchy that arranged officials according to rank. What were those ranks…?
Pope > Bishops > Priests > People
When Hannibal attempted to take over Rome, he came with war elephants who had a hard time climbing over which mountain ranges? Where are those mountains located geographically?
The Pyrenees, located between Spain and France, and the Alps, located in Northern Italy.
What does Horace mean with the words, “Greece has conquered her rude conqueror?”
Although Rome had conquered Greece, Greece conquered Rome culturally.
What are some shared features between ancient roman law and our own today?
Many concepts we hold in law today, such as “the accused is innocent until proven guilty”. The accused have a right to an attorney, and guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt. Judges are required to make fair and impartial decisions and accurately interpret the law.
Who else believed in only one God and also received an exception from worshiping Roman gods?
The Jews
