Roman Empire Flashcards
(19 cards)
Augustus Caesar is associated with…
the Pax Romana
What was the Pax Romana?
The Pax Romana was a time of relative peace.
Who was Egypt conquered by?
Augustus Caesar
What is the purpose of an aqueduct?
Aqueducts carried water from distant sources such as springs, rivers, and mountains to Roman cities for drinking, bathing, farming, public fountains, and sanitation.
Who were roads made for?
In ancient Rome, roads were built mainly to allow the Roman army to move quickly and maintain control over the empire, but they were also used by merchants, officials, and travelers, helping to support trade and communication.
What was a gangplank and what did it do?
A gangplank was a movable bridge used at docks or harbors to board or leave a ship, allowing people, cargo, or soldiers to cross safely between the ship and land.
What were the two most common reasons for changes of leadership in the Roman Empire?
Assassination or Being Killed in Battle
How could changes of leadership in the Roman Empire contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire?
They couldn’t decide on one leader and everyone hated each other. They also lost soldiers, supplies, money, and land and had political instability.
According to Lewis C. West, what were two reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Businesses disappeared due to piracy and they were left with no customers.
According to Marcellinus, who were the Huns?
How did he describe them?
A group of people from Asia.
They were described as gruesome, violent, and they had to endure rough conditions.
How could the Huns contribute to the fall of Rome?
They could have invited or caused destruction and they might take over Roman land.
According to Friscus, what were two reasons the Greek merchant disliked the Roman Empire?
The taxes were too severe/high and they were unfair punishments/laws that favored the upper class.
How could the two reasons the Greek merchant disliked the Roman Empire contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire?
They could rebel/assassinate leaders because they didn’t like the policies.
When was the fall of the Roman Empire?
476 AD/CE
What factors led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire? (name and explain two reasons)
Political Factor: Assassinations led to political instability (Doc 1) and foreign invasion might replace Roman rule (Doc 3/4)
Economic Factor: Collapse of trade (Doc 2) and taxes are too high (Doc 3)
How did Rome gain & maintain power? (name one example for gain and one for maintain)
According to Document 3, Rome was able to gain power by conquering Carthage and this helped them because they had more territory and more power. According to Document 3, Rome was able to maintain power by scaring and intimidating the civilizations with it’s size and power and this helped them because they had conquered lands such as Carthage, which helped them look bigger and they had more control.
Would you consider the Pax Romana to be a time of peace? (name and explain two reasons)
The Pax Romana was not a time of peace because there was a lot of violence. Many people were killed in gladiator games just for entertainment. Also, strict rules made life hard, like not being allowed to laugh or be with family during mourning times.
What kind of leader was Augustus Caesar? (choose an adjective and provide two examples to support your claim)
Augustus Caesar was dignified. He wrote about his own accomplishments and only included the good things he did. Also, he made sure that no one refered to him as “king” so he wouldn’t seem greedy for that role. This shows that he worked hard to protect his reputation and control how others saw him.
Explain how two Roman achievements impacted later civilizations, like today:
Architecture: The Romans built strong roads that helped with travel and trade, which inspired today’s highways. They also created arches and aqueducts to carry water and support buildings, some of which are still standing. Romans even had apartment buildings with running water, similar to modern apartments.
Science: The Romans created sanitation systems like sewers, public toilets, and bathhouses to keep cities clean and people healthy.
