Social studies Flashcards
Ancient Rome
Who were the founders of Rome?
Romdus and Remus
Who were Romdus and Remus ?
They were twins who founded rome and Romdus killed Remus because they fought over rome.
How was the goverment structure of ancient Rome?
It was first kingdom with one ruler, then a republic with a senate, and after that it was an empire with a senate.
What is the difference between a kingdom and an empire?
An empire is similar to a kingdom but the air is not chosen by blood.
What is a veto?
When the council wants to do something and some people vote yes but if some people say no then its a no.
What are some facts about Julius Ceasar?
Partician, Military skills, started a civil war, was asasinated.
Who was Augustus (Octavian)
He was the first Roman emperor.
What religion was there?
Roman & Greek gods, Jesus, Jerusalem, christianity.
Who were the apostles?
They were the people who spread christianity after Jesus died.
What was the secret symbol for christian meetings.
A fish.
What were the main differences between the roman republic and the roman empire?
That a republic has a senate ( a group of people) that ruled Rome and an empire has only 1 ruler.
Why was julius Ceasar asasinated?
Because the senate thought he was becoming to powerfull.
How did Julius Ceasars actions contribute to the fall of the roman empire?
Julius Caesar ended the Republic by taking power and weakening the Senate. His actions paved the way for Augustus to start the Roman Empire.
