Rome Quiz

Question 1

Punic Wars

Answer 1

-Wars between Rome and Carthage
-Series of 3 battles (ultimately won by Rome)
-Romans burnt down Carthage and sold people into slavery
-This increased roman trade/influence in the mediterrainian.

Question 2

The twelve tables

Answer 2

-Created due to the difference in power between the patricians and plebians
-All free citizens were protected y the laws which helped with the issue of power amongst the rich and poor
-Basis for roman law

Question 3

Christianity (Spread)

Answer 3

-The apostles helped strengthen christianity
-Many people were christian
-Edict of Milan allowed Christianity to spread through Rome (Meaning b4 there was no religious freedom before, but after it was passed there was religous freedom.)

Question 4

Christianity (Leaders)

Answer 4

Emperor Constantine issues edict of Milan
Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion in 380 AD

Question 5

Pax Romana

Answer 5

“Roman Peace”
Basically Romes Golden Age, a time of peace and prosperity. Growth etc…
Agriculture +++
Common coinage created.
Rome stretched from 3 continents
“All roads lead to rome” Rome was the center of trade.