History Flashcards
Rome
What were the two “L’s” that helped Romans build their Empire?
Law and leadership
Roman advancements in what helped shape later civilizations?
Engineering, Architecture, Art, and Philosphy
Name the religion that spread quickly in Rome.
Christianity
Who was Rome’s first emporer?
Augustus
Rome started as a tiny village, what did it turn into?
Rome turned into a republic, then later an Empire
Name 6 powers Augustus set for later emporers
Punish lawbreakers, lead religious festivals, influence meetings of the Senate, raise taxes, declare war, and nominate public officials.
Who would participate in government?
Citizens
What does “Civis romanus sum” mean?
I am a Roman citizen
Name two rights Roman citizens have.
Voting and participating in government.
What was another name for Augustus?
Octavian
What year was Caesar assassinated?
44 B.C.E
Rome is without a ruler. Who was named as heir?
Octavian was named as heir to his great uncle, Julius Caesar.
Who should have been the obvious heir to the throne of Rome?
Mark Antony
How old was Octavian when he took power?
18 years old
Who was Augustus’s wife?
Livia
What rights and duties did Roman citizens have?
They had to pay taxes and male citizens had to serve in the army when needed.
At first how did Romans see Christianity?
They saw it as a branch of an older religion, Judaism.
Where do historians say the birthplace of Christianity was?
Southwest Asia
How long did Augustus rule?
41 years
How many major religions are there in the world?
5
What are the five major religions?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Who is the father of common sense?
Thomas Paine
How many republic do we live in?
2
What are the names of the republics we live in?
Republic of California and Republic of America
How many years did it take for Rome’s expansion?
500 years
How did Roman leadership change?
Rome had once been governed under a republic of elected leaders. Rome shifted to being governed by dictators
How many credits do you need to earn in order to get your high school diploma?
220 Credits
As the Republic grew, what else grew?
Rome’s Army
What year did Rome become an Empire?
27 B.C.E
