Ancient Rome Test Review

civil war
a conflict between two political groups within the same country

Julius Caesar
elected as consul in 60 BC to rule Rome. Served in a triumvirate with wealthy Crassus and popular general Pompey. Appointed self governor of Gaul. In military served along soldiers and endured their hardships. Governed as an absolute ruler. Assassinated by the Senate

triumvirate
in ancient Rome, three leaders sharing control of the government

Augustus
Octavian was his given name. He was Caesar's grand nephew and adopted son. Ruled with Mark Antony and Lepidus until rivalries developed. Fought against Antony and Cleopatra. Became the unchallenged ruler of Rome and changed his name to this

Pax Romana
a period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to AD 180

What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?
Economic inequality, military upheaval, civil war, and the rise of Caesar.

What were the main reasons for the Roman's success in controlling such a large empire?
They had an efficient system government, able rulers, and a strong military

What measures did the government take to distract and control the masses of Rome?
They provided many free games and gladiator contests and organized many celebratory contests.

Jesus
Leader who came to be known as Christ & was believed to be savior

Apostle
Close follower of Jesus

Paul
Apostle who played a key role in the spread of Christianty throughout the empire

Diaspora
Moving away of the Jews from their homeland in Palestina

Constantine
Roman emperor who ended the persecution of Christians

Bishop
Head of all the churches in one area

Peter
First apostle who helped spread Christianity through Syria & Palestine

Pope
Head of all the Christian church

What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings?
Personal relationships with God, importance of people's love to God, neighbors and enemies. Also, offered eternal life if you repented for your sins

Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans?
Because they refused to worship the Roman gods

What was the importance of the Nicene Creed?
It defined the Church basic beliefs

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Disruption of trade
Hostil tribes and pirates on the mediterrean sea

Gold and silver drain
The romans reached their limit of expansion

Inflation
They started minting more coins that contained less silver, and agricultural problems

Decline of loyalty discipline in military
They gave their allegiance to Rome but not to their commanders

Citizen indifference and loss of patriotism
Conditions in later centuries caused their loss of patriotism

What steps did Diocletian take to restore the the empire
He severely limited personal freedoms and ruled with an iron fist

What did Constantine do to reform the empire
Gained control over the western part of the empire and continued social and economic policies and secured control over the east

What caused the final collapse of the Roman Empire
The Huns taking the movement in to the Roman Empire, they called themselves Germatic tribes

Inflation
Drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices

Mercenary
Soldier who is paid to fight in a foreign army to defend against the increasing threats in the empire

Diocletian
Strong willed army leader who became the new emperor

Constantinople
New capital in Rome

Attila
Germanic assault on the empire, became a direct threat

What were the main internal causes of the empire's decline
Inflation, decline of agriculture economy, growing population, loss of patriotism, mercenaries, economy fall, reached limit of expansion, taxes were raise.

How did Diocletian succeed in preserving the empire?
He split the empire into a Eastern and Western side, and had a person rule the western half while he ruled the eastern half. he ruled with an iron fist and limited personal freedoms

Why did so many Germanic tribes begin invading the Roman Empire?
The Huns pushed into there land so they tried to flee from the Huns, and ended up pushing into Roman lands

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