Review Flashcards - Rome SOL – GOAL 6a – 6j Mr. Byrd

6a Rome is located on this Peninsula: Italian Peninsula

6a Rome is centrally located on this sea: Mediterranean Sea

6a Rome is protected by this range of mountains: Alps

6a The Mediterranean Sea gave the Romans these advantages: Protection & Trade

6b Rome’s religion was based on the beliefs of this group of people… Greeks

6b Roman mythology was designed to explain these three things: Natural phenomena Human qualities Life events

6b The Roman name for Zeus is: Jupiter

6b The Roman name for Hera is: Juno

6b The Roman name for Apollo is: Apollo

6b The Roman name for Athena is: Minerva

6b The Roman name for Artemis is: Diana

6b The Roman name for Aphrodite is: Venus

6c This was the name given to the highest class of people in Rome. Patricians

6c This was the name given to the lower class of people in Rome. This group made up the majority of the population. Plebeians

6c This was the name given to the lowest group of people in Rome. Slaves

6b Slavery in Rome was not based on… Race

6c Roman Citizenship was reserved for these people: Men who were Plebeian or Patrician and some foreigners

6c These were the responsibilities of a Roman citizen: Paying taxes & military service

6c This is the name of a government in which the people choose their leaders: Representative Democracy or a Republic

6c This is the part of government in which Plebeians were elected to serve. Assembly

6c This is the part of government in which Patricians were elected to serve. Senate

6c Rather than a king with absolute power, the Romans elected two of these to serve for a one year term. Consul

6c This is the name given to the Roman law code that hung in the Forum. The Twelve Tables

6d This is the name of the wars between Rome and Carthage. Punic Wars

6d This was the reason that Rome and Carthage went to war: Control over trade in the Western Mediterranean

6d This is the name of the general from Carthage that attacked the Italian Peninsula through the Alps: Hannibal

6d This city was destroyed at the close of the Punic Wars: Carthage

6e,f These are four results of the Roman victory in the Punic Wars: An increase in the number of slaves. Patricians gained land Plebeians lost land and moved to cities (unemployed) Inflation of Roman Currency

6e,f This Roman general became very popular and attempted to take over the Roman Republic. He was killed by the Senate. Julius Caesar

6e,f This Roman general fought with Mark Anthony to take over Rome after the death of Julius Caesar. Augustus Caesar

6e,f This two hundred year period of great Roman peace began with the rule of Augustus Caesar: Pax Romana

6e,f This is the name of the group of three people formed by Julius Caesar to get him into power in Rome: First Triumverate

6g These are three economic impacts of the Pax Romana: Uniform system of money (better trade) Safe Travel on Roman Roads Prosperity and stability

6g These are three social impacts of the Pax Romana: Stability of the social classes Emphasis on the family

6g These are three political impacts of the Pax Romana: Expanded civil service Uniform rule of law

6h This man was the founder of the Christian religion: Jesus

6h This Christian religion has its roots in this religion: Judaism

6h It was believed that Jesus was the _________ or the savior of the world. Messiah

6h The Christians believe in one God. This belief is called: Monotheism

6h Christians believe that Jesus is the son and ____________ of God. Incarnation (God in the flesh)

6h The writings about the life and teachings of Jesus is found in this book? The New Testament

6h The Christian doctrines were established at this meeting. The Councils

6h A follower of Jesus Christ was called an: Apostle

6h This apostle of Jesus spread the Christian religion all over the Roman empire. Paul

6h This is the name given to a person who dies for a cause: Martyr

6i This emperor made Christianity legal in Rome. Constantine

6j Name this famous Roman building: The Pantheon

6j Name this famous Roman structure where Gladiators fought: The Colisseum

6j Name this famous Roman spot where people gathered to discuss important political issues. The Forum

6j What is the name and purpose of this structure? Aqueduct – to provide clean water to Roman cities.

6j What is the name of this Roman architectural form? Arch

6j What is a major achievement of Ptolemy? A geocentric model of the universe

6j What is the name of the structure the Romans were famous for shown below? Road

6j This was the major language spoken in the Roman empire. Latin

6j These are the five major “Romance Languages.” Spanish, French, Romanian, Portuguese & Italian

6j This man wrote famous Roman literature called the Aeneid. It was Roman mythology. Virgil

6j The Romans built many of these to keep their populations clean. Public Baths

6k These are six major reasons for the fall of Rome: 1.Geographic size 2.Cost of defense 3.Military made of many non-Romans 4.Moral decay 5.Civil Conflict and Weak Rulers 6.Attacks by enemies

6k This emperor decided to move the capital of Rome from Rome of Byzantium. Constantine

6k This was the new name given to the capital of Rome in the East. Constantinople