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
A:
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
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
A:
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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