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Who were raised by a she-wolf?
Who were raised by a she-wolf?
- Romulus and Remus (correct)
- Caesar and Augustus
- Mark Antony and Josephus
- Nero and Titas
What is the east sea of Italy?
What is the east sea of Italy?
Adriatic
What type of government was established in Rome?
What type of government was established in Rome?
Republic
Who were the wealthy, hereditary aristocrats during the Roman era?
Who were the wealthy, hereditary aristocrats during the Roman era?
Who were Rome's common people?
Who were Rome's common people?
What period is known as Roman Peace?
What period is known as Roman Peace?
What were the public meeting areas in Rome called?
What were the public meeting areas in Rome called?
Who was the emperor of Rome?
Who was the emperor of Rome?
When was Julius Caesar murdered?
When was Julius Caesar murdered?
Who was a devoted follower of Caesar?
Who was a devoted follower of Caesar?
Who was Caesar's adopted son?
Who was Caesar's adopted son?
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Who was the brilliant Carthaginian general who attacked Rome?
Who was the brilliant Carthaginian general who attacked Rome?
What is a thick-skinned hoofed animal called?
What is a thick-skinned hoofed animal called?
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Which people were forced into Rome by the Huns?
Which people were forced into Rome by the Huns?
Who were the nomadic people of Central Asia who attacked Rome?
Who were the nomadic people of Central Asia who attacked Rome?
Who was the first Roman emperor to persecute Christians?
Who was the first Roman emperor to persecute Christians?
Who was the son of the future Emperor Vespasian?
Who was the son of the future Emperor Vespasian?
Who was a Jewish historian?
Who was a Jewish historian?
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Study Notes
Roman History Key Concepts
- Romulus and Remus: Twin brothers raised by a she-wolf, a foundational myth of Rome.
- Adriatic Sea: Eastern sea of Italy, crucial for trade and naval power.
- Government Structure: Established as a republic, allowing citizens to elect representatives.
- Social Class: Patricians were the wealthy aristocrats with hereditary privileges, contrasting with plebeians, the common and often poorer populace.
- Pax Romana: A period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire lasting about 200 years.
- Public Spaces: Bathhouses served as important social and recreational centers in Roman culture.
Key Figures in Roman History
- Julius Caesar: Notable leader and dictator, ultimately assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C.E.
- Mark Antony: Loyal supporter of Caesar, involved in the power struggle following Caesar's death.
- Octavian (Augustus): Caesar’s adopted son and the first emperor of Rome, known for establishing the Roman Empire.
- Hannibal: A renowned general from Carthage, famous for his military campaigns against Rome.
Events and Their Impact
- Huns: Nomadic group from Central Asia that invaded Rome, causing the displacement of German tribes into Roman territories.
- Persecution of Christians: Emperor Nero became the first to systematically persecute Christians in Rome, marking a significant moment in religious history.
Additional Historical Figures
- Titus: Son of Emperor Vespasian; he played a notable role in the aftermath of major conflicts and disasters, including the eruption of Vesuvius.
- Josephus: Important Jewish historian whose writings provide insights into Jewish history and the Roman world.
Important Locations
- Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire, pivotal for trade and culture in both Roman and Byzantine histories.
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