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Social Studies - Rome - Test 2/27/14 Flashcards

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Caesar conquered Gaul, what is that area today?

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France

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Many people interpret Jesus’s teachings in _________ ways which leads to different denominations of Christians

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Many people interpret Jesus’s teachings in different ways which leads to different denominations of Christians

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What was the main language of Rome?

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Latin

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What architecture did the Romans begin to use in Pax Romana?

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the arch

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Jesus traveled teaching his _______, which made the leaders and politicians nervous.

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Jesus traveled teaching his beliefs, which made the leaders and politicians nervous.

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The ______ began to persecute the Christians.

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The Romans began to persecute the Christians.

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What does AD mean?

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in the year of the Lord; Anno Domini

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Who was Marc Antony?

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Caesar’s Assistant

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The Senate gives Octavian a new name. What was it?

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Augustus

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Definition: type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross

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crucifiction

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Even though Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph, who was his Father?

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God

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Could Roman generals enter Rome with an army?

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no

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What does the anger between Marc Antony and Octavian lead to?

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war between the two

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Who were Caesar’s powerful friends?

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Pompey and Crassus

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Name 5 causes of the fall of Rome.

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  1. Huns invaded, fierce warriors from central Asia
  2. Attila the Hun raided Rome and destroyed the city.
  3. Roman world became too big to govern.
  4. corruption – decay in people’s values
  5. wealthy people fled to the country and it left only the poor in the city.
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What is the time of peace in Rome called?

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Pax Romana (first 200 years)

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The resurrection was a sign that the disciples needed to declare Jesus the _______ one.

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The resurrection was a sign that the disciples needed to declare Jesus the anointed one.

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According to prophecy, the Jews new leader would be a decedent to __________.

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According to prophecy, the Jews new leader would be a decedent to King David.

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Who killed Caesar?

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A group of senators

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Why was Caesar respected?

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skills and bravery

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16
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What are frescoes?

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types of paintings done on plaster

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16
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Jesus taught ________, which was rescuing people from sin.

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Jesus taught salvation, which was rescuing people from sin.

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What does Octavian’s new name, Augustus, mean?

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revered one

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Jesus was killed by ______.

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Jesus was killed by crucifiction.

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Why do you think the statement "all roads lead to Rome" is true?
Because Roman roads spread of over most of Europe
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Definition: 12 disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special training
Apostles
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Why did Pompey order Caesar to give up his power?
So he could control Rome alone.
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What did Caesar make himself when he returned to Rome?
dictator for life
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What are the romance languages of Rome?
Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian
23
Three days after Jesus was crucified, he \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Three days after Jesus was crucified, he ***_rose from the dead_***.
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In the early 300s Constantine, emperor of Rome, became a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
In the early 300s Constantine, emperor of Rome, became a ***_Christians_***.
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Who was Jesus born to?
Mary and Joseph
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Within a 100 years of Jesus's death thousands of Christians lived in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Within a 100 years of Jesus's death thousands of Christians lived in ***_Rome_***.
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What was the new religion that grew out of Judaism?
Christianity
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It is said that "all roads lead to \_\_\_\_\_\_"
It is said that "all roads lead to ***_Rome_***"
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Definition: rose from the dead
resurrection
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Who was the most powerful general of the time?
Caesar
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What was the Colosseum?
a huge building constructed for gladiator fights
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What does BC mean?
before the birth of Jesus Christ; before common era
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What part of the bible is the account of life and teachings of Jesus?
New Testament
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What is currency?
money
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Once Octavian became emperor, it ended the Roman "republic" and began the Roman \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Once Octavian became emperor, it ended the Roman "republic" and began the Roman ***_empire_***.
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What part of the bible is the history and ideas of the Hebrew people?
Old Testament
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What is the Bible?
the Christina Holy Book
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What is Civil Law?
legal system based on written code of laws like the ones created by the Romans
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ made Christianity Rome's official religion.
***_Constantine_*** made Christianity Rome's official religion.
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Definition: a group of people who hold the same religious beliefs
denomination
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What is the Ides of March?
Assassination of Caesar; March 15th
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ would spread the word of Jesus.
***_Apostles_*** would spread the word of Jesus.
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Caesar was so powerful that his friends became \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Caesar was so powerful that his friends became ***_jealous_***.
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Definition: punishment of a group because of their beliefs
persecution
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Who does Marc Antony first marry?
He marries Octavian's sister, Octavia.
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The Jews would call their new leader the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
The Jews would call their new leader the ***_Messiah_***.
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The Bible is made up of ______ parts.
The Bible is made up of ***_two_*** parts.
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What person was the bases of Christianity?
Jesus of Nazareth
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How did using currency help Rome?
it allowed people to pay for things even if they didn't have items to trade
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Marc Antony divorced Octavia to marry who?
Cleopatra
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How does Octavian feel about Marc Antony divorcing his sister?
mad; betrayed
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What did Romans use to pay for things?
currency
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What did people resent about Caesar?
He wanted to become king of Rome
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Jesus was _______ in Jerusalem around AD 30.
Jesus was ***_arrested_*** in Jerusalem around AD 30.
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Everything we know about Jesus, we learn from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
BibEverything we know about Jesus, we learn from the ***_Bible_***.
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What does Messiah mean?
anointed one
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Several ________ claimed to have seen Jesus after he was resurrected.
Several ***_disciples_*** claimed to have seen Jesus after he was resurrected.
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Why haven't Romans worn roads down in all these years?
They were built in layers of different materials.
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Who was Octavian?
Caesar's adopted son
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Besides being a strong general, Caesar was also a great \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Besides being a strong general, Caesar was also a great ***_speaker_***.
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Why were the senators mad at Caesar?
He reduced their power

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