Rome (Period 2)

Question 1

Republic

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A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.

Question 2

Twelve Tables

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Completed in 449 BCE, these civil laws developed by the Roman Republic following demands by plebeians.

Question 3

Patrician

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In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class.

Question 4

Plebeian

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a common person in Ancient Rome, member of the lower class.

Question 5

Latifundia

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Huge estates bought up by newly wealthy Roman citizens

Question 6

Julius Caesar

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Part of the first triumvirate who eventually became “emperor for life”. Chose not to conquer Germany. Was assassinated by fellow senators in 44 B.C.E.

Question 7

Augustus (Octavian)

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(63 BCE - 14 CE) First emperor of Rome (27 BCE - 14 CE) He restored order and prosperity to the Empire after nearly
a century of turmoil. Grandnephew to Julius Caesar.

Question 8

Pax Romana

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A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180.

Question 9

Christianity

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A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior.

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Aqueduct

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A structure that carries water over long distances

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Punic Wars

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A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome’s dominance over the western Mediterranean.

Question 12

Consuls

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Two officials from the patrician class were appointed each year of the Roman Republic to supervise the government and command the armies

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Estruscans

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Beginning in the 700s BCE, first rulers of Roman Republic and Empire; Laid the foundation for Rome and Roman civilization

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Triumvirate

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In ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government.

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Paul

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Follower of Jesus who helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman world.

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Greco-Roman culture

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Culture developed from the blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures

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Legion

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A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.

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Senate

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A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic.

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Equites

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Landowners second in wealth and status to the senatorial aristocracy who made up Rome’s new civil service.

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Gospels

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Four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ’s life and teachings

Question 21

Edict of Milan

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Issued by Constantine in 313, ended the “great persecution” and legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

Question 22

Diocletian

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Roman emperor of 284 C.E. Attempted to deal with fall of Roman Empire by dviding the empire into two regions run by co-emperors.

Question 23

Constantine

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Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337) and also moved the capital to Constantinople.

Question 24

Fall of Rome (year)

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476 CE

Question 25

Missionary

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a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent
to promote Christianity in a foreign country.