Chapter 6 Flashcards
How long was a Roman consuls term?
1 year
What did a Roman consul do?
commanded army and directed the government
how many consuls were there?
2 officials or consuls
What was the war between Roma and Carthage?
the Punic Wars
How many Punic Wars were there?
3 wars
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
What was the effect of Rome winning the Punic Wars?
Rome dominated the western Mediterranean
What is the Pax Romana?
a period of peace and prosperity in Rome
What caused the Jewish Diaspora?
the Jews tried to break free from Roman rule
What is the Jewish Diaspora?
when most Jews were driven from their homeland into exile; the dispersal of Jews
What happened to Pompeii in AD 79?
Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering Pompeii in a think layer of ash
What did the ash from Mount Vesuvius do?
the ash acted to preserve many buildings and works of art
What did the Roman aqueducts do?
the brought water into cities and towns
What was Rome’s most lasting and widespread contribution?
Principles of Roman Law
….. were the basis of legal systems in many European counties and places influenced by Europe, including the US
Principles of Roman Law
