Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

World History - - Meltebrink > Roman Empire > Flashcards

Roman Empire Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® U.S. History flashcards World History 101 flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards
1
Q

How would you describe the economic crisis within the Roman Empire during the 3rd century? What caused this crisis? Why did it continue to get worse? How did this economic crisis affect the empire?

A

~Military became more expensive (long frontiers)
~Defensive campaigns brought no new revenue/plunder into the empire
~Coins were made with less silver (inflation, rising prices)
~Civil wars destroyed homes and crops (famine)
~Diocletian divided the empire to make it more manageable
~Barbarians eventually overran the western empire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Be able to describe the economic crisis within the Roman Empire during the third century - what caused the crisis - why did it continue to get worse - how did this economic crisis affect the empire?

A
  • Military became more expensive
  • Defensive campaigns brought no new revenue/plunder into the empire
  • Germans were recruited as mercenaries
  • Coins were made with less silver
  • Civil wars destroyed homes and crops
  • Diocletian divided the empire to make it more manageable
  • Barbarians eventually overran the western empire
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who was the one who sacked the city of Rome?

A

Alaric and the Visigoths

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which city did Diocletian choose as his capital in the Easterm Empire?

A

Nicomedia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What emperor made the Roman Empire its largest size?

A

Trajan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What 2 things did Augustus do to simplify trade within the empire?

A

~Elimination of taxes on transportation of goods

~Uniform currency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

In the process of syllogism - - are various religions combined to form unique cults?

A

NO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Did Septimius Severus value the Roman Military above all else?

A

YES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What was the philosophy Marcus Aurelius discussed in his book called Meditations?

A

Stoicism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the name of the “Five Good Emperors”?

A 
Trajan
Nerva
Hadrian
Antoninus Pius
Marcus Aurelius
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Is Romulus Augustulus considered to be the last Roman emperor?

A

Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Why did the Romans build a network of roads throughout their empire?

A

Collection of taxes

Defense of the frontiers and suppression of rebellions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Who became the empower by winning a civil war that ended the Year of the Four Emperors?

A

Vespasian

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What region was invaded by Claudius?

A

Britannia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How did the Battle of the Milvian Bridge affect Constantine and Christians?

A

Constantine eliminated his most dangerous rivals

Vision persuaded Constantine to legalize Christianity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Who persuaded Attila the Hun to spare Rome from destruction?

A

The Pope

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Is Romulus Augustulus considered to be the last Roman emperor?

A

YES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Who was assassinated by a group of senators after he declared himself dictator for life?

A

Julius Caesar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What was the mountain fortress where Jewish rebels refused to surrender?

A

Masada

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

How did Paul a Tarsus spread Christianity? What was he successful?

A

Churches established throughout the eastern Mediterranean

Preached to the Jews and Gentiles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Who was the one who persuaded Attila the Hun to spare Rome from destruction?

A

Pope

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Did the Edict of Milan give religious freedom to everyone in the Roman Empire?

A

Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Did concrete enable the Romans to build larger and more durable structures?

A

YES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

How did Paul of Tarsus spread Christianity? Why was he successful?

A

~Churches established throughout the eastern Mediterranean (Roman Citizen)

~preached to Jews and Gentiles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Who became emperor by winning a civil war to end the Year of the Four Emperors?

A

Vespasian

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Who declared Christianity the official religion of the empire?

A

Theodosius

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What structure served as a temple to all of the gods in the Roman Civil Religion?

A

Pantheon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

What is the term for witnesses who choose death rather than renounce their faith?

A

Martyrs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Who was the one originally named Octavian?

A

Augustus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

What city did Diocletian choose for his capital in the Easter Emprire?

A

Nick media

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Which emperor ended the era of Roman expansion and focused on defense instead?

A

Hadrian

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What is the term for Jewish rebels who tried to over throw their Roman rulers?

A

Zealots

33
Q

Did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire into a tetrarchy?

A

YES

34
Q

Why did the Romans build a network of roads through the empire?

A

~Collection of taxes

~Defense of the frontiers and suppression of rebellions

35
Q

Which emperor brought the Roman Empire to its largest size?

A

Trajan

36
Q

Did Augustus sponsor patriotic writers who glorified Rome?

A

YES

37
Q

Who killed Claudius in 54 AD?

A

Agrippina

38
Q

We’re all Catholic masses conducted in Latin?

A

YES

39
Q

Was St. Peter beheaded because the Roman citizens could not be crucified?

A

No

40
Q

Did Romance languages develop from Latin?

A

Yes

41
Q

Be able to discuss the reign of Augustus - how did he become the first Roman emperor - what were his greatest accomplishments - why is he considered one of the greatest Roman emperors?

A 
victory in civil war against Mark Antony
Territorial expansion 
Uniform coinage
Eliminated taxes on transportation of goods
Extended network of durable roads, aqueducts, concrete, pantheon
Romanization
Civil service
Patriotic writers glorified Rome
42
Q

What is the term for channels and pipes that brought water int Roman Citites?

A

Aqueducts

43
Q

Which structure served as a temple for all the gods in the Roman Civil Religion?

A

Pantheon

44
Q

Was Ovid exiled for insulting Claudius and his wife?

A

No

45
Q

Did Theodosius select Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?

A

YES

46
Q

Was the Colosseum completed during the reign of Claudius?

A

No

47
Q

Was the Colosseum completed during the reign of Claudius?

A

NO

48
Q

How did the Battle of the Milvian Bridge affect Constantine and Christians?

A

~Constantine eliminated his most dangerous rival

~Vision persuaded Constantine to legalize Christianity

49
Q

Was St. Peter beheaded because Roman citizens could not be crucified?

A

NO

50
Q

Did the Romans destroy the Jewish Temple during the Great Jewish Revolt?

A

YES

51
Q

Did Augustus sponsor the patriotic writers who glorified Rome?

A

Yes

52
Q

Was Marcus Aurelius the first emperor from a province outside of Italy?

A

No

53
Q

What is the period of time that was of relative peace and stability from 27 BC to 180 AD?

A

Pax Romana

54
Q

Did concrete enable the Romans to build larger more durable structures?

A

Yes

55
Q

Did the Edict of Milan give religious freedom to everyone in the Roman Empire?

A

YES

56
Q

How would you discuss the reign of Augustus? How did he become the first Roman emperor? What were his greatest accomplishments? Why is he considered one of the greatest Roman emperors?

A

~Victory in civil war agains Mark Antony
~Territorial expansion/Romanization
~Uniform coinage; eliminated taxes on transportation of goods
~Extended network of durable roads; aqueducts; concrete; Pantheon
~Civil service
~Patriotic writers glorified Rome

57
Q

Which philosophy did Marcus Aurelius discuss in his book called Meditations?

A

Stoicism

58
Q

Who deposed and exiled the final Roman emperor ?

A

Odoacer

59
Q

Did various religions combine to form unique cults in a process known as syllogism?

A

No

60
Q

Was Caligula the first Roman emperor to be assassinated?

A

YES

61
Q

Who was the ‘Historical’ Jesus? What is known about him?

A

~Born c. 4 B.C.
~Traveling preacher
~Crucified by Roman authorities (threat to status quo)

62
Q

Where could 50,000 spectators watch the gladiator fights and other gruesome events?

A

Colosseum

63
Q

Where could 50,000 spectators watch gladiators fight and other gruesome events?

A

Colosseum

64
Q

Did the Romans destroy the Jewish Temple during the Great Jewish Revolt?

A

Yes

65
Q

Who persecuted Christians, killed his mother and later committed suicide?

A

Nero

66
Q

Who sacked the city of Rome?

A

Alaric and the Visigoths

67
Q

Why did the Council of Nicaea convene in 325? How did it affect Christians?

A

~Address Heresies
~Unify Christians in the early church
~Nicene Creed

68
Q

Who was the one who most likely killed Claudius in 54 A.D.

A

A gripping

69
Q

Which one of the emperors ended the era of Roman expansion and focused on defense?

A

Hadrian

70
Q

Why did the Council of Nicaea convene in 325? How did this council affects Christians?

A

it addressed the issue of heresies
It unified Christians in the early Church
Nicene Creed

71
Q

Was Caligula the first Roman emperor to be assassinated?

A

Yes

72
Q

Was Marcus Aurelius the first emperor from a province outside Italy?

A

NO

73
Q

Who was the “Hisotrical” Jesus? What is known about him?

A

Was born around 4 BC
Was a traveling preacher
Was crucified by Roman authorities

74
Q

What events happened during the Great Jewish Revolt?

A

~Jewish Temple was Destroyed
~Romans took plunder back to Rome
~Titus commanded Roman soldiers

75
Q

Which region was invaded by Claudus?

A

Britannia

76
Q

What is the title that means - - “first citizen”?

A

Princeps

77
Q

What two things did Augustus do in order to simplify trade within the empire?

A
  1. Elimination of taxes on transportation of goods

2. Uniform currency

78
Q

Did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire into a tetrarchy?

A

Yes

79
Q

Was the Hippodrome built in Constantinople?

A

Yes

World History - - Meltebrink (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions