Jae SS chapter Flashcards
describe the term Pax Romana
Two centuries of peace being with the rule of Augustus
Why was it a disadvantage to hire mercenaries to fight in the Roman army
They felt a little loyalty to Rome
Name major achievements of Romans
Building roads. Establishing new laws. Uniting people in the Roman empire
Who is Hannibal
A north African general who invaded Italy
What was unusual about the childhood of Romulus and Remus
They were cared for by a female wolf
Which is not part of both the US legal system and Roman law
A. People are innocent until proven guilty
B. Judges interpret the laws
C. Accused people are not allowed to defend themselves
D. People have rights no government can take away
C. Accused people are not allowed to defend themselves
Which statement is not true of Constantine
A. He built a new Roman capital over the old Greek city of Byzanium
B. He performed as a gladiator
C. He outlawed the persecution of Christians
D. He united the eastern and western parts of the Roman empire
B. He performed as a gladiator
describe the government of the early Roman Republic
The Senate was made up of patricians
Why was the Tiber river important to the people of Rome
Foreign ships could bring goods up the river to Rome
What best describes Christianity
Religion based on the teachings of Jesus
For what is a Augustus best remembered
He brought order, good government and peace to Rome
What skill did the Etruscans introduce that later helped the Romans use their water supply more effectively
Building aqueducts
What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity
Jesus founder of Christianity was born into a Jewish family
How did the apostles Peter and Paul contribute to the spread of Christianity
They spread the teachings of Jesus throughout the Mediterranean
Describe a republic
Citizens have the right to vote or choose their leaders
