Lesson 23 Review Flashcards
Titus’ cruel brother; emperor after Titus*
Domitian
What was the most significant change made by diocletian?
The most important of Diocletian’s reforms was the division of the Empire into easter and western parts. This arrangement was permanent and is largely responsible for the development of nation-states in Europe.
great emperor; known for goodness and bravery*
Trajan
Describe some of the reforms and government reorganizations of Diocletian.
- Diocletian split the empire, giving control of the western part to his comrade Maximiam.
- He attempted to control prices as a way of dealing wiht economic chaos.
- He created a system of apprentice emperors (Caesars) in an attempt to deal with the problem of succession.
- He did away with the vestiges of republican government, increased the size of the army, and began freezing the social order.
- He instituted a system of taxation payable in goods.
- He reorganized the provinces into a system of dioceses.
famous author of Plutarch’s Lives*
Plutarch
ended Military Anarchy; divided the empire*
Diocletian
Virtuous pagan; great, stoic emperor
Marcus Aurelius
acted according to reason and virtue
Stoics
Christian soldiers fighting with Aurelius
Thundering Legion
“No, not even a fly.”*
servant of Domitian
“To wast time is one of the greatest of crimes.”*
Aurelius
Name at least four building projects associates with the reign of Trajan.
Trajan built a remarkable bridge across the Danube. He erected Trajan’s Column commemorating his victories in Dacia. He built a new forum, Trajan’s Forum. He improved and beautified the Cricus Maximus.
What philosphy of ancient Rome was Marcus Aurelius associated with? Descrbie the basic tenets of this philosphy.
Marcus Aurelius followed Stoicism. The Stoics were led by Zeno, who believed that the greatest good was to control one’s feeling, experiencing neither extreme sorrow nor extreme joy. They let rationality lead their actions.
Name three areas that Trajan brought into the empire.
Trajan added Dacia, Armenia, and Mesopotamia to the Empire.
commemorates events of the Dacian war
Trajan’s Column
