Ancient Rome Flashcards
(29 cards)
Patrician
Member of the landholding upper class in Ancient Rome
Republic
System of government in which officials are chosen by the people
Consul
Official from the patrician class who supervised the government and command the armies
Dictator
A leader appointed to rule for 6 months in times of emergency, complete control of government and military
Plebeian
Member of the lower class in Ancient Rome, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders
Veto
Power to block a government action
Legion
Basic unit of the ancient roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers each
Imperialism
Domination by one country of political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Pronvince
Land outside the city of Rome that was controlled by the Roman government
Census
Population count
Engineering
Application of science and math to design useful structures and machines
Aqueducts
Bridge-like stone structure that carried eater from the hills to the city
Inflation
Rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money available
Mercenary
Soldier serving in a foreign army for pay
Pax Romana stands for
Roman Peace
This General began the policy of imperialism and expansion into Italy. He took control of Gal and was one of Romes first major dictators. Also designed a calendar based off Egyptian knowledge
Julius Caesar
This emperor moved the capital to the east side of Rome in an attempt to unify the nation again. He also granted toleration to Christians
Constantine
This emperor split the empire into two parts to make it easier to govern
Diocletian
Marcus Arelius
Last emperor of Pax Romana
Bread and Circuse
Used to pacify the roman people by promising them free food and a day at the colosseum
Leader of Carthage during the Punic Wars
Hannibal
First emperor of Rome. Fixed rome’s broken economy after Caesar’s death. Nephew of Caesar.
Augustus
Spread the word of Jesus throughout the Mediterranean all the way to Rome.
Paul
Considered the messiah. His mission was to bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to those who worshipped him. Was arrested and condemned to be crucified by the Romans
Jesus