Global Chapter 6 Deck 1 Flashcards
In the fields of art and literature, Romans were greatly influenced by the culture of what other Mediterranean civilization?
Greece
What made it easy to unify Italy?
Broad, fertile plains and the Apennine mountains were not rugged
As Rome expanded, it was beset by social and economic troubles caused partly by__?
The widening gap between the rich and poor
How did Julius Caesar become emperor?
He brought his army into Rome and forced the Senate to declare him emperor
The 200 year period When peace, order, and prosperity flourished is known as what?
Pax Romana
Who killed Julius Caesar ?
Romans in Rome
Why did Rome take such harsh actions against Carthage after the death of Hannibal?
They saw Carthage as a continued rival and wanted to destroy the threat
What characterized Roman architecture?
Romans emphasized Grandeur and built mighty monuments
How did Romans supply their cities with water?
Roman engineers built aqueducts that carried water to the cities
What, according to Jesus, was his mission?
To bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
How did Christianity grow from a sect of Judaism into a world religion?
Christianity spread through the work of missionaries like Paul
How did Romans treat Christians at first?
They tolerated Christians
The Pax Romana ended in 180 A.D. after the death of who?
Marcus Aurelius
