SS Rome Flashcards
What is a deity
A god
Christians call the Hebrew Bible the
Old Testament
Christians call their own writings the
New Testament
What is the Trinity
One God who exists in three forms, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
How did roads help the Romans?
They allowed the soldiers to travel more quickly.
Who was Cicero?
He was a great orator. Many later orators used his speeches as models.
Was Jesus part of the Jewish people or the Christians?
He was a member of the Jewish people?
Do Christians think that Jesus wrote the sacred scriptures of Christianity?
No - the disciples and his followers wrote them.
What did Augustus do to make Rome better?
He made the army smaller and gave the soldiers more money. He improved the economy so that people could live better lives. He brought peace to Rome after all of the wars.
Who were the disciples and what was their role?
There were 12 disciples and they were Jesus’s followers that he chose. One was Peter who was the first leader of the church. Paul was another disciples who wrote about how the church should run. After Jesus died, the diciples traveled throughout the world and taught people about what he believed. They taught people to love one another and to follow the word of God.
Why did Roman emporers focus on the military instead of the people after Pax Romana?
They needed the support of the military to stay in power. They didn’t think the people could help them so they focused on the military. They increased soliders’ pay and even bribed them.
How did the Roman’s value art?
The Romans loved art and displayed it everywhere. They made mosaics and sculptures. They wanted everyone to see their art and didn’t want to hide it.
What advancements in technology did the Romans made during Pax Romana. Why did they do this during Pax Romana.
The Romans made many advancements in technology during Pax Romana because it was a time of peace. There weren’t wars going on at that time. They had many resources to use. The Romans were able to be creative and created new things. They created aquaducts that carried water to the city. They also created roads to help the soldiers travel more easily. They also created concrete that helped builders make building easier. All of this made life in Rome much easier for the people.
What is an amphitheater?
Amphitheater is a play or story about roman life it could be about tradiges or comides.
What is the word for Roman Peace
Pax Romana
