Rome Flashcards
What does ‘Senatus Populusque Romanus’ refer to?
The Senate and the People of Rome
What conflict arises between in the Roman Republic?
Conflict arises between the many and the few
What is the primary function of aqueducts in ancient Rome?
Source of fresh water
What does the ‘Regime of Great Law’ signify in Roman politics?
Rome is a great example of how politics ought to be run
Who were the Patricians in Republican Rome?
Landowners who dominated the senate (aristocracy)
Who were the Plebeians?
Middle class, such as farmers, trade owners, crafts people, etc.
What was a significant social issue faced by the majority of Roman citizens?
Scarcity leading to a lack of resources and vulnerability to climate change
What is the Senate
The assembly of the great and powerful (exclusive magistrate)
What was the dynamic of the assembly of Patricians and Plebeians?
Assemblies with a ‘veto’ dynamic but maintained wealth disparities
What was the status of women in the Roman Republic?
Women could own property and run a business, though considered properties of their fathers
True or False: Internal conflicts in the Roman Republic were often bloodless.
True
What was the Ides of March?
A major historical event/assassination of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BCE
Why was Julius Caesar considered too powerful?
He held both pro-council and dictator positions, gaining loyalty and power
What significant event occurred when Caesar crossed the Rubicon?
It was a declaration of war against the Senate causing civil war
Who was Augustus?
Adopted son of Caesar and the first emperor of Rome
What does Pax Romana refer to?
A period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire from 27 BCE to 180 CE
What was one of the main issues that led to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Problems of succession
What event marked the first cultural clash in ancient Judea?
Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid empire (167-160 BCE)
What does the term ‘Messiah’ mean?
Anointed king
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
Mark, Matthew, and Luke, which share similarities in content
Fill in the blank: The Gospels are accounts of the people who were closest to _______.
Jesus’ life
What does the term ‘Evangelists’ refer to?
Those who spread the good message, often redacting the Gospels
