Review of Roman History PDF

1. Low mountains and fertile plains allow Rome to form an empire. 2. Romulus and Remus are the ideology story of Rome. 3. Romans adopt most of their gods from the Etruscans. 4. The basic unit of Rome is the family, absolute male power. 5. Women are loyal dutiful, dignified, and strong 6. The Rom...

1. Low mountains and fertile plains allow Rome to form an empire. 2. Romulus and Remus are the ideology story of Rome. 3. Romans adopt most of their gods from the Etruscans. 4. The basic unit of Rome is the family, absolute male power. 5. Women are loyal dutiful, dignified, and strong 6. The Roman army valued loyalty, courage and respect. 7. [1st] Rome wins Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia [2nd] Hannibal attacks Rome, [3rd] completely destroys Carthage and makes an example to others to not defy Rome. 8. The Battle of Zama defeated Carthage and loss of land outside Africa 9. Roman imperialism dominated Mediterranean world, brought money, slaves and markets into Rome 10.Caesar wins a civil war against General Pompey and has himself named dictator 11. Gave land to the poor Increased Senate with his supporters Granted citizenship to foreigners Reformed the calendar [Julian Calendar] - used in Western Europe for 1,600 years. A.U.C. [ab urbe condita traditionally dated (753 B.C.)] = founding of the city of Rome 12. March 15th Caesar was told not to go to the Senate, he was killed [Ides of March] 13. ‘Exalted One’ he killed Caesar’s murderer and gave Egypt to Rome 14.Created civil service, allowed provinces to self govern, order a census, created a postal system and new coin system, put jobless to work, left Senate in place 15. Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and Egypt 16.200 years of peace and prosperity for Rome 17. [literature] Virgil - writes in Latin, epics; [art and architecture] Roman people like art in homes - mosaic, stressed realism, grandeur, cement for buildings; [math and science] aqueducts, hydracils, doctors concern with public health, surveyors of land. 18.Rules of Law and Justice - 5 Basic Principles 19. Better life after death if you believe in Jesus 20. Constantine ended the persecution of Christians [Edict of Milan] 21. Theodosius legalized Christianity as the official religion of the Roman empire 22. [social] laziness, lack of discipline and patriotism, lack of respect for authority [military] lack of discipline, loyalty, training and relied on mercenaries [economic] heavy taxes, reliance on slave labor, gap between rich and poor widened [political] corrupt officals, opperessive government, deveded empire, frequent uprisings 23. Apostles - a person sent forth; disciples Aqueducts - bridge-like structure that carries water A.U.C. - ab urbe condita, Latin for ‘founding of the city of Rome’ Census - population count Crucifixion - Roman-style execution - nailed to the cross and left to die. Dictator - ruler with complete control over government Edict of Milan - which ended the persecution of Christians. Heresy - religious belief contrary to official church teachings Imperialism - establishing control over foreign lands and people Legions - basic military unit of Rome Martyr - people who suffer and die for their beliefs Mercenary - soldier serving in a foreign army for pay Messiah - savior sent by God Mosaic - picture made from chips of stone or glass Nicene Creed - profession of faith, definition of what it means to be a Christian. Patricians - members of the upper class of ancient Rome Plebeians - members of the lower class of ancient Rome Republic - system of government in which officials are chosen by the people Stipend - payment for service Satirize - to make fun of Veto - to block; to stop an idea from becoming law Zealots -Jewish reformers, wanted to be independent of Roman rule. Promoted rebelling against Rome.