Rome Quiz Flashcards
Define republic.
a public possession. Was not a democracy, several assemblies, and all male citizens were eligible to attend, the votes of the wealthy counted more than the votes of the poor.
How did Rome’s republic differ from Greek democracy? How were they similar?
However both allowed male citizens to vote, but in Rome all citizens were allowed to vote , however the wealthy’s vote was counted for more than the poor. In Greece, they only allowed free adult males over the age of 30. Both didn’t allow women to vote.
Describe Roman religious practices.
Early Romans believed in invisible shapeless forces known as numia. All of these forces protected something, offered sprits goods to make them like them. Early Romans were polytheistic. Tried to remain the “pax deorum” (peace of the gods). Sacrifice and other rituals. Based their gods off of the Greeks.
What were the causes of Roman expansion?
Some scholars attribute the expansion to the greed and aggressiveness of a people fond of war. Others say that the structure encouraged war. It is possible that as fear drove the Romans to expand the territory under their control.
How did the Roman government win support of conquered peoples?
Romans granted the political, legal, and economic privileges of Roman citizenship to conquered populations.
How did the Romans govern such a vast empire?
Elite groups willing to collaborae with the Roman authorities were given considerable autonomy. Every year a senator, usually someone who recently had held a high public post, was dispatched to each province. They would be in charge.
What were the causes for the failure of the Roman republic?
Most of the wealth generated by the conquest and control of new provinces ended up in the hands of the upper class, who used it to purchase Italian land.
Describe the “Pax Romana”. In what ways was it similar to the “Age of Pericles”?
The “Pax Romana” meant was “Roman peace”, the safety and stability guaranteed by Roman might.
Describe the basic beliefs of Christianity.
Jesus was the son of Mary and Joseph. Jesus was the son of God, he was put to death by being nailed to a cross. He died for the people of his faith. The 12 followers of Jesus (disciples) kept teaching others of his ways and the ways of God.
What factors enabled Christianity to spread throughout the empire?
The 12 disciples kept teaching the ways of God, and then it started to grow throughout the Roman Empire between all of its people.
What technological and engineering advancements did the Romans develop?
Aqueducts, pioneers in the use of arches, concrete.
How did Roman technologies help in the expansion and governance of the empire?
They were mostly protected by natural barriers, but they had string of forts, adequate for dealing with raiders. They also built long walls to keep people out.
How did Italy’s topography and geographic location affect Rome’s development?
Italy was a crossroads in the Mediterranean, and Rome was a crossroad within Italy. Rome lay at the midpoint of the peninsula. The Tiber river was on one side and on the other was a double ring of seven hills that helped with natural protection. Long growing seasons and conditions suitable for a wide-variety of crops.
