Koncepcje Rzymskie

Roman Concepts

• Books of the Sybils: Books containing prophesies, guarded by priests.
• Cults: Groups of people who practiced religious beliefs, divided into private and public.
• Public Spectacles: Shows of various kinds, including theatre and gladiator contests.
• Law: Roman understanding of law was flexible, adapting to societal needs, with rules and customs. Customary law was as important, if not more important, than written law.
• Rhetoric: The art of persuasive speaking.
• Stoicism: A philosophy emphasizing virtue, reason and acceptance of fate.
• Aqueducts: Structures that brought water to cities.
• Thermae: Public baths, divided into sections for men and women
• Insulae: Multistory apartment buildings.
• Roads: Extensive Roman road network with a total length of 70,000km. The Via Appia was one of the most important roads.
• Post Office: Managed the delivery of correspondence.
• Colosseum: Large amphitheater, a notable Roman building.
• Mosaic: Decorative floor and wall art using small stones or tiles.
• Frescoes: Wall paintings on wet plaster.
• Forum: Public space in the center of cities, a political hub

Roman Society

• Gladiators: Famous combatants in public competitions. 
• Games:  Racing and gladiator spectacles were common public entertainments.
• Judaism:  Jewish religious groups such as Sadducees and Pharisees existed in Judea at the time.
• Messiah: A hoped for saviour/king.
• Zealots: Jews who sought to fight for their freedom against Rome.
• Christianity: Began with Jesus and spread by his followers.
• New Testament: Part of the Christian bible.
• Churches: Communities or groups of believers, also known as congregations.
• Bishops: Leaders of Christian communities.
• Martyrs: People who died for their faith.

Geography

• Judea: Roman province during this period.

Additional Terms

• Language: Greek language texts were translated and recorded.