Ancient Rome Flashcards
(20 cards)
How did Constantine affect Christianity?
He made Christianity legal in 313 AD
Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?
Colosseum
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion’s development?
Christianity
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
Consuls
Rome’s most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the
Senate
By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called
Pax Romana
After their last king, Rome became a _____, where people elect others to govern them. Those elected could only serve for ____.
republic; 1 year
Roman society was divided into two groups: the _____ (common people) and the _____(wealthy and powerful).
Plebeians, Patricians
The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when ________ claimed himself as emperor.
Octavian
What was the code of laws that the Romans created that laid out various rights and privelages?
12 Tables
According to a traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What were the series of wars between Rome & Carthage?
Punic Wars
Most famous example of Roman Architecture - hold naval battles, wild animals, gladiator fights, etc…
Colosseum
Why did the Roman Empire Decline?
Barbarian Invasions
How did Julius Caesar’s dictatorship most affect Rome?
His actions ended the Roman Republic.
Which apostle was most responsible for spreading the Christian faith immediately after the death of Jesus by writing letters?
Paul of Tarsus
How many spectators could sit at the Colosseum?
50,000
Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?
Julius Caesar
What was the most important effect the killing of the Gracchus brothers had on Roman politics?
Romans saw that violence could be used as a political weapon
A legendary hero from Troy who led the Trojans to a new city after they were defeated in the Trojan War
Aeneas
