Rome Test Study Guide Flashcards
The Pantheon is the ______ for the Roman Gods. These columns show _____ influence.
Temple, Greek
What lead to the DECLINE of the Roman Republic and the eventual FALL of the Roman Empire?
- Civil Wars / Border Attacks
- Political In-fighting
- Inflation
Aqueducts were built to _____ _____ to cities.
Bring water
________ led his troops through the ____ and the _______ mountains to invade Rome.
Hannibal, Alps, Pyrenees
What were the two main groups of citizens in Ancient Rome?
Patricians & Plebians
The ___ ______ was a period of the Roman Empire marked by:
- Prosperous Times
- Uniform Coins (used the same money across the empire)
- Civil service jobs for many citizens
- Well-connected road systems all leading to Rome
- Uniform rule of law across the empire
- Increased emphasis on family
Pax Romana
___________ was the first Christian Emperor and he issued the _____ of _____ which legalized Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Constantine, Edict of Milan
________ took the name “Caesar Augustus” when he became Emperor.
Octavion
__________ split the Roman Empire to make it easier to manage and to help stop civil wars.
Diocletian
Roman laws were known as the __ ______
12 Tables
A Roman military unit of 5000-6000 foot soldiers was known as a ______.
Legion
Three (3) people in power is known as a ___________.
Triumvirate
The first triumvirate included:
- Gaius Caesar
- Marcus Crassus
- Gnaeus Pompeius
The latin language is the basis of several modern languages known as the _______ languages.
Romance
Who are the two twin brothers who legend says were part of Rome’s beginnings?
Romulus & Remus
Gladiatorial games were held in the _________.
Colosseum
Who’s the goddess of war, wisdom, and weaving?
Minerva
Who’s the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage?
Juno
Who’s the goddess of hunting and the moon?
Diana
Who’s the goddess of love and beauty?
Venus
An organizational system level within the Catholic Church is called a _________.
Hierarchy
The head of the church is the ____.
Pope
Christians believe that Jesus is the _______.
Messiah
Pax Romana means:
Roman Peace
