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107 Cards in this Set
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Famous phrase all Roman gladiators recited upon entering the floor of the arena before doing battle.
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"Hail Caesar"!
We who are about to die salute you." |
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12 Tables
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Laws of Rome
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won public favor: was in the TRIUMVIRATE with Crassus(money)& Pompey(senate). Governor of Gaul(France). He crossed the Rubicon with his army to attack Pompey. (Crassus-dead)He won claiming himself as dictator. Made reforms; created CALENDAR; was assisinated 44 B.C.
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Julius Caesar
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Rome's large transportation system lead to the saying, "All roads
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lead to Rome."
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Sees himself as embodiment of Greco-Roman ideals. Sexually perverse. PERSECUTES CHRISTIANS. Commits suicide. Set fire to Rome. AD 64
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Nero
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The Twelve Tables
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The written laws of Rome.
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The ancient roman racetrack where chariot races were held.
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Circus Maximus
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Julius Caesar crossed the _________
back into Rome. The saying that means committing a deed that cannot be reversed. "Crossing the _________." |
Rubicon
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Who were the people of Carthage? What were the called?
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Descendants of Carthage and they were called Punici by the Romans.
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In the Edict of Milan, he made Christianity legal, ending 300 years of persecution. - attributed Military success to God; - made Sunday a holiday;
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Constantine
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The Legion
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A unit of 5,000 Roman foot Soldiers.
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The twins that were the founders of Rome in popular legend.
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Romulus and Remus
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Established Autocratic government. Stabilized the empire.DESTROYED CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, BURNED BIBLES; may have committed suicide himself. AD 284
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Diocletian
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A story that is passed down until eventually it is written?
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Legend
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Roman Queen of the Gods
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Juno
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Name the 3 main articles of Roman clothing?
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Tunic, toga and sandals
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-Devoted to Stocism.(valued reason)
-Last of the "Good Emperors" of Rome...chose son Commodus over other worthy choices. -Scholar, "Philosopher-King" -His death ended PAX ROMANA in AD 180. -Expressed his Stoic Ideals in book "Meditations" -AD 161-180. |
Marcus Aurellius
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This was a 200-year period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire during which Romans traveled the most.
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The Pax Romana
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Article of clothing that was a sign of Roman citizenship?
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Toga
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-Teamed with Octavian - ruled in the East.
-Roman politician and general. -Fell under the charm of Cleopatra. -defeated by Octavian in the Battle of Actium during the Civil War. -Later committed suicide with Cleopatra. -31 B.C. |
Mark Antony
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Etruria and the Etruscans
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Tiber River is S. Border
-More civilized and sophisticated than the Romans -Collection of city-states -Dominated until 500 BC |
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Aeneid
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Book written by Virgil
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What was the Roman army organized into? How many men?
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6,000 men organized into legions. The legions were organized into separate units of 60-120 men called sentries.
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-Hellinistic (Greek)Queen of Egypt.
-Aligned with Marc Antony after death of Julius Ceaser. -Committed suicide. -31 B.C. |
Cleopatra
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One of TWO elected Roman officials who were much like our modern day US President and were in charge of enforcing the laws and policies of the Roman government.
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consuls
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Two major Roman rivers?
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Po, Tiber
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Legion
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Basic Militairy Unit of Roman Army
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What is a legionare?
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A Roman soldier.
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This was the chief commercial marketplace and social gathering center for Romans.
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The Forum
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Two major mountain ranges in Europe?
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Alps, Apennines
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-Called the "Homer of Rome" (Homer wrote Illiad and Odyssey about Greeks. He wrote about Romans.)
-He wrote the poem the "Aenieid". |
Virgil
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Famous general remembered for using elephants?
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Hannibal
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-Successors of Augustus
-Egotistical and Morally Corrupt. -BELIEVED HIMSELF A GOD. -Son of a military commander. -Is assisinated by a group of 31. -AD 37-41 |
Caligula
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In Roman myth which twins started the city of Rome?
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Romullus and Remus.
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One of the greatest military leaders of all time who crossed the Rubicon?
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Julius Caesar
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-Originally named _______.
-He was a Jewish Pharisee who persecuted Christians. -On the way to Demascus he became a Christian and God changed his name. -He spread the word of God throughout Greece, Rome, and Asia Minor more than any other person. -Wrote most of the New Testament. -AD 50?-67? |
Paul (Saul)
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Before any one could hold public office what must they do first?
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Serve ten years in the army.
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What was the issue of the first Punic war?
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the clash over Sicily
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Julius Caesar's closest friend who seized power after Caesar's death?
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Mark Antony
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-He was sacrificed to redeem fallen man from his sinful condition.
-Born during reign of Caesar Augustus. -Came to be king of the Jews but the Jews rejected him. |
Jesus
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The person to whom Julius Caesar left his power?
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Octavian
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What did Greece and Carthage both have?
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colonies throughout the Mediteranean sea
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List the 2 cities involved in the Punic Wars?
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Carthage and Rome.
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Mark Antony's Ally in Egypt?
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Cleopatra
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What was the reason for the Punic Wars?
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For control of the mediterreneian sea.
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What did Carthage have?
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Naval strength
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What happene at the battle of cannae?
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Hannibals army killed 70,000 Romans.
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What did Rome have
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Military strength, war was fought at see
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apostle
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disciples or pupils of Jesus
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Name given to the first emperor of Rome?
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Augustus Caesar
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In what year did the period of Rome change from the "Roman Republic" to "The Roman Empire"?
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27 B.C.
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Diaspora
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dispersal of the Jews from their homeland
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The language of Rome?
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Latin
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Rome's culture was mostly influenced by the _________
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Greeks
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-Men who were usually criminals or slaves who were to forced to fight/kill other men in the Colosseum for man's enjoyment.
-Sometimes killed Christians for their faith. |
Gladiator
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bishop
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priest that supervised many local churches
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Who was the emperor of the Roman empire when Christ was born?
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Augustus Caesar
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List the 3 members of the 1st Triumvirate.
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Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey.
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Peter
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apostle who became the first bishop in Rome; the "rock" on which the Christian Church was built
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What is Gaul called today?
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France.
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pope
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father or head of the Christian Church; bishop of Rome
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Who were the natives of Britain?
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Celts.
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The Roman invention made to make their structures last was called ______.
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Concrete
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A person who has total control of his government is called a _________.
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Dictator
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What does Hannibal plan to do first?
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He plans to attack Rome. 40,000 infantry, 6,000 calvary, and 37 elephants. There was no possibility to attack by sea and he plans to cross Alps.
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-People who were not civilized and often lived outside of cities.
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Barbarians
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Give the full date of the Ides of March.
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March 15, 44B.C.
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The common people of Rome were called ___________.
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Plebeians
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-a man who exercised autocratic authority as a pater familias(highest ranking status) over an extended family
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Patriarch
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What happened on the Ides of March?
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Caesar was killed in the senate buliding.
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The upper class or Roman elite were called ___________.
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Patricians
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List the memvers of the 2nd Triumvirate.
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Lepidus, Octavian, and Mark Anthony.
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Why did the Roman army spread salt on the fields after the destroyed the city of Cartage?
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So that crops could not grow and the city could not be rebuilt to threaten Rome again.
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-Christian statement of faith.
-"We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible........" |
Nicene Creed
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France was called ______ in Roman times.
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Gaul
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- A christian who dies for the sake of Christ.
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Martyr
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A __________ was taken to count the number of people that lived in a provence.
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Census
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A bridge like structure used to carry water?
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Aqueduct
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What were some reasons for persecution?
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- The Christians didn't believe in many gods but 1 God.
- THe Christians didn't burn incense on the Emperors altars. - The Christians also did not attend the pagan festivals. |
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WHat were the 7 orders of the Early church's worship.
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- Read scripture
- Sermon - Rise for Prayer - SHaring wine or water - Breaking of bread - Singing - Free-will offerings |
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Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?
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Pompeii
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List 8 reasons Rome Fell.
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- Wasteful government
- Unstable leadership - Gready military - Cost of Army - Inflation - Moral Decay - No system to chose the next leader. - population decline |
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What were some pros in Constantines conversion?
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- He stopped persecution
- He built churches - He made Sunday a day of rest - He gave salaries to pastors and priests. - He helped eleminate hereseys. |
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What were some of the cons in Constantines conversion?
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- Some Christians were just nominal/weak christians.
- Pride and pomp entered the church. - Worldly spirit entered the church. - Constantine was head of the church. - Persecution ends - Messy relationship with church and state. |
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Island located at the toe of the boot?
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Sicily
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what was the dates of the Fall of the Roman Empire?
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AD 476
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Largest mountain range in Europe?
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Alps
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Wisest and oldest men in Rome
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Senate
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When was Constantines Conversion?
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AD 313
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Elected officials with equal power that ruled for one?
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Consuls
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legion
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military formation of ancient Rome made up of about 6,000 soldiers
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tribute
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payment conquered areas were forced to make to the conquering state
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latifundia
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Vast estate in ancient Rome
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Goals of Roman Religion
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Optimus and Maximus. To be the best and the greatest.
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Priest
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Only perform rituals
-Mediate between community and gods in three means 1. Prayer. Be direct and specifc, reasonable, and explain why you need it. 2. Sacrifice. Something with a life source 3. Divination. Look to augur to decide on signs |
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inflation
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economic cycle in which the increase in money supply results in an increase in prices
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What were the peace terms of The Battle of Zama?
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They have to pay more money and give up Spain completely, have to give up all of their war ships to Rome, couldn't make new ships, Hannibal cannot live in Carthage because he might start an uprise
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What does the issue of farmers not being able to work on Latifundia's and to not be eligible for the army do?
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unemployment, homelessness, revolts, violence and disease
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During their revolt where do Spartacus and his army make their base?
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On top of MT. Vesuvius
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Who was pompey?
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he was a brilliant and succesful general who was very popular in the Roman senate at the time. he will appointed to serve with Crassus as consul. Pompey and Caesar become political rivals.
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Why does Caesar go to fight off the Gauls?
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Because he wanted to be a military hero just like Pompey.
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What were Craccus, Pompey and caesar?
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The first triumverate's= First time three people led at same time
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What does Caesar do?
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Caesar defies the senate orders and crosses Rubicon
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What did Caesars actions lead to?
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His decision was a bold one, he was declaring war against the senate
As far as the people of Rome were concerned, Caesar could do no wrong so it was easy for him to gain control |
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What happens when Pompey dies?
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Caesar is declared dictator of rome and then he declares himself dictator for life
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What did caesar sit in at the senator meetings?
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A chair layered with gold.
He refused to stand while talking while addressing the senate and that was their custom. The coins were minted with his image. Ivory statue of Caesar carried in processions through Rome. |
