Roman Civilization Flashcards
Explain the life achievements of Augustus caesar (10 M)
Augustus Caesar was a great ruler and wise statesman. After several years of political turmoil, Rome enjoyed more than 3 decades of peace. He not only built an empire but also was a great patron of art and literature. His age is called the golden age in the history of Rome.
Augustus did not disturb the power of the Senate. But in practice, his powers were readily upheld by the senate until he became an absolute emperor. Augustus introduced many reforms which had far-reaching consequences in Rome. He gave t, “a center to the system, a chief to the civil service, a head to the army, a sovereign to the subjects, a protector to the provinces, and peace to the empire.
HE recognized the government of the conquered territories, stopped plunder and corruption, and strengthened law and order. New courts and postal services were established. The emperor kept the poor people happy by providing food grains. HE spent money lavishly on the construction of roads Rome became the nerve center of trade and commerce.
He maintained diplomatic relations with India and China. His age was illuminated by great generals like Agrippa and Maecenas and writers, poets, and historians like Livy Horace, Virgil, Pliny, and Tacitus, It is obvious Jesus was born during his reign.
Explain briefly the Roman wars with Carthage
It was the struggle for supremacy over the western Mediterranean region that led to Punic wars (264-146 BCE) between Rome (Republic) and Carthage (near modern Tunis) This was a long-drawn conflict.
The first Punic War was a naval war, in which Rome emerged triumphant. In the second Punic War cartage was led by brilliant general “Hannibal”. He scored brilliant victories, but he could not capture Rome. Finally, Carthaginians were decisively beaten. Hannibal committed suicide.
In the third Punic War Rome invaded Carthaginians and destroyed them. Rome became the undisputed master of the Mediterranean.
Write a short note on julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was a great general dictator reformer, and the symbol of ancient Rome, he was bold and powerful by this time that emerged the first triumvirate which is Pompeii Julius Caesar and crassus. The three divided the umpire among themselves, Caesar in crisis in pia and Pompy in Spain rule the Roman Empire.
The triumvirate disintegrated after crassus’s death. Crassus had acted as a mediator between Caesar and pompey. Without crassus Jindal began to fight for power after being victorious in several battles, Caesar and frequent reports to Rome about his victories, pompey looked upon progress, which suspicion and envy. Caesar was asked by Pompy to return home without his army Caesar forestalled pompey reached home and defeated him, he later chased Pompey to Egypt, where he was killed later, he became a dictator of Rome, but he was murdered 40 4BC.
Caesar brought about many changes in Roman administration and introduce civil reforms. He combined in himself, a number of supreme offices, increase the strength of the Senate and reduce its power. He distributed public lands and provided employment to the poor C extended citizenship rights to provincial subjects and organised Italian towns on the model of Rome.
His other reforms included improvement in agriculture, reduction of taxes, remove of corrupt and oppressive governance and improving the coin aid system. He introduced Julian calendar. He was also a great operator and writer. His name became prototype to later title Cassa and Kazar.
Explain briefly the rise of eastern Roman Empire
Most of the immediate successor of Augustus were weak and tyrant. Mark is Arelius, who is one of the capable rulers, but his successor were incompetent. The bad emperors included Caligula and Nero. The latter murdered money, including his wife and mother. The decline of Romans civilisation was some extent checked by Diocletian and his successor. Constantine shifted the capital to Constantino pole a city named after him. It was built on the ancient site of Byzantium . Today. It is called istanbul located located in Turkey, he issued the edict of Milan, which guaranteed liberty to Christians to profess the religion and began. The Christian of the Empire was the last emperor who had control over eastern and western half of the empire, his lasting achievements with the Justin code and his building in Constantino pole, the eastern Roman Empire with Constantino capital continued to exist till it was overthrown by Turks in 1453 centuries
What is Pax Romana? Explain.
The Roman Empire covered was stretch of territory. The touch three continents, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The establishment of the Empire brought about great peace called packs Ramona, which made the growth of Roman civilisation. Rome gave peace to the entire Mediterranean world by the might of its army before the emergence of this empire, the above said area was a place of war and battles among many petty rulers .
For about two centuries from Augustus to Marcus Aurelius, the empire enjoyed peace. As a result, trade and commerce florist. People began to lead a prosperous life because of peace and prosperity. Cities were built. Temples were constructed and remarkable development took place. Citizenship was granted to all those who came under the hegemony of Rome , it was guaranteed enough for them to be treated on par with all the others
Who founded the city of Rome?
The city of Rome was founded by twin brothers, Romulus and Remus in 753 BCE on the Valentine Hill, the language of ancient Romans Latin gets its name from Latin. The city was named Rome Roma after Romulus.
Name the first triumvirate of Roman civilisation
Julius Caesar Pompeii and crassus. Julie Caesar was a commander and consul. Pompy was a train, soldier, and the consul crassus a wealthy noble man.
Which of the books written by Julius Caesar
Julie Caesar was in great orator and the writer his name became a prototype related titles like kaiser and czar
Name any two reforms introduced by Julius Caesar
Hey Siri, Farms included improvement in agriculture, reduction of taxes, removal of corrupt and oppressive governance and improving the coin system. Seizure also extended citizenship rights to provincial subjects and organised. Italian towns are the model of Rome.
Who are popularly called the second triumvirate
The power pass into the hands of Mark and Antony, (Caesar’s friend and colleague), Lapidus (Caesars, deputy) and Octavian, Caesar, (grand nephew]
What is coliseum?
It was a theatre in Rome. It was built im 80ce by emperor Vespasian. It can accommodate about 50,000 people. Citizens of Rome came here to watch, gladiators, fight, or the slaying of Christians by the hungry lines.
On which river bank did the Roman civilisation develop?
The tiger river runs through the central part of Italian peninsula. The city of Rome is located on the bank of this river.
When was Roman republic established?
Roman Republic was established around 509 BCE
From which word is the name, Rome derived?
Romulus
The word Republic is derived from which Latin word
The word Republic is a rifle, Latin bird Respublica, which means a thing of the people
Who who was? Hannibal
In the second Punic war Carthage was l led by a brilliant general Hannibal , who scored brilliant victories, but could not capture Rome
Who became the first dictator of Rome?
Julius Caesar
