Roman And greek

Question 1

Define Republic

Answer 1

Government which power resides in a body of citzens who are allowed to mote and have ellective officials to govern on their behalf

Question 2

Define legion

Answer 2

Unit of 3000-6000 men in a Roman army

Question 3

Define consul

Answer 3

2 patrictioners were chose every year.. Were top government officials and headed army and ran government.

Question 4

Define dictator

Answer 4

Ruler with total power over a country

Question 5

Define Triumvirate

Answer 5

A group of three people who share power in a government.

Question 6

Define Pax Romana

Answer 6

A 200 year long period of Roman history identified as a golden age of increased trade, peace and order, and imperialism

Question 7

Aqueduct Definition

Answer 7

An artificial channel for conveying water, typiclly over a valley in the form of a bridge

Question 8

Define Forum

Answer 8

A place where ideas and views on an issue can be exchanged

Question 9

Define gladiator

Answer 9

A man trained to fight with wepons against other men or wild animals in an arena

Question 10

Define twelve tables

Answer 10

legistation that stood at the center of the foundation of Roman law , states the rights and duties of Roman citizens

Question 11

Who was Romulus

Answer 11

Founder of Rome. Raised by she-wolf and killed his twin brother Remus over the empire.

Question 12

Who was Cincinatus

Answer 12

was a Roman patrician, statesman, and military leader of the early Roman Republic who became a famous model of Roman virtue—particularly civic virtue—by the time of the late Republic.

Question 13

WHo was Hannibal

Answer 13

Carthaginian general who wought in the second Punic war. Crossed the Alps with his troops.

Question 14

Who is Julius Ceaser

Answer 14

Member of the first triumvirate. In 44BC was appointed dictation for life. While having total control he still embraced Republic roots. Expanded empire,Created jobs, Created building projects and was killed by the Senate for fears of becoming to powerful.

Question 15

Who is Cicero

Answer 15

A Roman statesman, lawyer, and scholar who tried to uphold republican princables in the final cival wars that ended the Roman republic.

Question 16

Who was Nero

Answer 16

Emperor that became infamous for his personal extravagances and murdourus ideologies and also who seduced married women and young boys. Overall Bad emperor.

Question 17

Who was Hadrian

Answer 17

Empire who broke predecessors to focus on securing the Roman empire through its existing borders.

Question 18

Describe the role of Geography in the rise of the Roman empire

Answer 18

• Alps protected the Romans greatly.
• Rome developed on peninsula and near water helped trade and transportation.

Question 19

How did each contribute to the founding of Rome. Etruscans / latins/Greeks

Answer 19

E - metal working and gladiators
L- Language
G- Religion/ architecture/ math and science.

Question 20

Role of patrician and plabeians differ in society

Answer 20

Plebians were the average people and the Patricians were wealthy landowners.

Question 21

What were the Punic wars and how did they change Rome

Answer 21

The Punic wars were the wars between Romans and cartherage. Advanced ships and made them a navel superpower,Grew Rome as they took control of neighboring empires.

Question 22

Was Ceaser a reformer or dictatior

Answer 22

BOth because he weilded his power to enlarge the Senate and made needed government reforms but also Senate thought he had to much power.

Question 23

How was Rome able to maintain the empire and become rich and prosperous

Answer 23

The combination of fighting piracy, building roads, minting coins and extending military protection over a large area

Question 24

Describe an example of an bad emperor

Answer 24

Caligula - After overcoming epelisy he went insane and became very murderous. (killing a priest during an animal sacrifice.) Spent alot of money while he was in power and known as the worst emperor in Rome.

Question 25

The Roman borrowed heavily from the greaks give to examples of Greek influence in Roman culture

Answer 25

• Religon - many gods and goddesses were just the same people but different names.
• Art placed Greek-like statues in their homes. Only difference is that Roman statues had less attractive figures.

Question 26

What ideas and inventions did they create on their own

Answer 26

-Republic
- Aqueducts
- Cement from volcanic ash
- Roads

Question 27

Explain the role and treatment of slaves in Rome

Answer 27

• Had no personal rights and were property to their masters
• Unable to own land or marry
• In 100 BC 40 % of citizens are slaves

Question 28

How did christianatiy spread throughout the Roman empire.

Answer 28

After the death of Jesus, the words of his teachings spread around to Jewish community s across Rome. Helped by apostles such as Paul. Spread quickly Because of its popularity with poorer people and slaves, prosecution by the Roman empire and it being officially declared as a state Religon

Question 29

How did Constantine impact the lives of early Christians

Answer 29

Made Christianity more exceptable by legalizing its practice, supporting the activity’s and made the protections of Christians illegal in 313 AD

Question 30

3 simmunlaterity to Roman Empire and America today.

Answer 30

– high cost of elections : In the past couple elections the cost has rose to a high amount like how in the Roman Empire even Julius Ceaser spent so much money he thought he’d go bankrupted if he lost.
– Large immigration : As Rome grew larger they took in a lot of people no matter their culture
– Wealth inequality : Both Rome and America struggle with the top riches people becoming more rich while the lower class people are earning less

Question 31

Explain the causes of the decline and eventual fall of the Roman empire

Answer 31

Many reasons
Economical - Many biuisnesses were closing up because the people were buying less and the artisans were making less. Inflation went up. trade was harmed by invadors
Social - Less Romans upheld, old values like courage, duty, and loyalty. Wealthy citizens stopped paying taxes and famine and disease spread.
Political - Poor leadership +leaders fought for the throne while government officials took bribes and was unfair.
Military - Invaders increased fighting and because of this government couldn’t afford troops and to pay their soldiers. many people quit their jobs to join the military too.

Question 32

What are the legacies to Rome to the western world

Answer 32

Among the legacies is the widespread of the language derived from latin, the modern alphabet and the emergence as Christianity as a major world religon. Many governments now are developed after the roman republic and the commitment to the rule of justice and law .

Question 33

Important ideas of Pythagoras

Answer 33

Beloved everything in the world could be explained with numbers. Expressed immortality of the soul

Question 34

Main ideas of Socrates

Answer 34

Believes that true wisdom comes from recognizing owns ignorance and to constantly seek knowledge

Question 35

MAin idea of Plato

Answer 35

Reality I decided into two parts the phenomena and the ideal. And if you don’t want stupid people ruling the government you should get involved yourself

Question 36

Main idea of aristotle

Answer 36

Founder of formal logic. Valued education. by becoming excellent you could echienve happiness

Question 37

Describe the Greek contributions to the western world

Answer 37

Democracy- more fair and more included world and a freer and more involved society. They gave theater and engineered the stage and they gave us the olympics

Question 38

Stoicis ideas

Answer 38

LIving in agreement with nature