Roman History & Geography Flashcards
Evidence of Rome’s urbanizing outlooks?
Moving on from wood to stone (seen in domestic structures), the development of walls, & civic spaces like the Forum Romanum and the Capitoline Hill
What was the curia hostilia?
The first senate meeting house. Built ~600 BCE
How is Jupiter connected to the founding of Rome?
He empowered Romulus to found the city
What was the new form of government formed by the Romans and when?
The republic, 509 BCE
Describe the Roman Republic
More of a confederation of states under the control of 1 central authority
What style did the Romans adopt from the 4th century onward & describe it
An expansionist conquest style. Involved taking over states & making them
“partners”. Basically assimilating them into the Roman domain
Who was the first republican politician to show interest in changing the political structure?
Julius Caesar
What was the powerful propaganda tool used by Julius Caesar?
Putting his face on the coins
What was inside the new forum built by Caesar and what was it’s name?
A temple to Venus (Aeneas’ mom), a statue of himself & Forum Iulium
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus, Caesar’s adopted son
What did Augustus build & describe it
His own forum. It was close to Caesar’s, with a very similar layout, & a Temple to Mars (war)
How long did the Early Empire last?
From Augustus to Nero (AD 68)
How long did the Middle empire last?
From Nero to the Antonine Dynasty (end of 2nd cen AD)
How long did the Late Empire last?
From the Antonine Dynasty to the end of the empire
What was a powerful means of control used in conquered cities?
Given new names as a stripping of identity and turning them into Roman colonies by turning the high-ranking nobles into a lower class/ putting Roman immigrants above them
