ss chapter 11 part 2 of test Flashcards
What was one of the three major reasons for the fall of the roman empire?
Political instability, there was disloyalty from the military which resulted in attacks on the government.
What was the second one of the three major reasons for the fall of the roman empire?
Economic and social problems, there was a severe financial crisis and oppressive taxation.
What is the last major reason for the fall of the roman empire?
A weakening of the frontier, there was a huge size of the empire which made it very hard to defend.
What is one reason for the accomplishment as the best thing ever happened to rome from civil law?
The civil law helped prevent political struggle between classes.
What is a second reason for the accomplishment as the best thing ever happened to rome from civil law?
It formed the basis for the law codes.
What is the last reason for the accomplishment as the best thing ever happened to rome from civil law?
It kept track of the balances, term limits, ect.
What were the most important events in the life of Julius Caesar? What even BEST qualifies as a turning point in JC’s life?
“Crossing the Rubicon”, it led to the roman civil war that made him a leader of all rome. He became the first dictator in rome, leading him to being a great leader.
Why is “Pax Romana” a good term for the 200-year period in roman history?
It meant roman peace, they saw great peace and economic prosperity throughout the empire.
