Roman Vocab Group C Giuseppe Mateo, Sahil Saimi, Willem Drescher, Sydney King

Scipio Who: Scipio was born to a Patrician Roman family. His father was a consul and was killed in the Second Punic War. Scipio, who was trained to be a military leader, followed the path of his father and became a famed military strategist and leader. He proceeded to end the Second Punic War. What: A great military strategist and military leader. When: 236 BCE–c. 183 BCE Where:The Roman Empire Why/Impact/Importance: Ended the Second Punic War, became a consul Works Cited: "Scipio Africanus." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Dec Web. 08 Jan PICTURE: s.org%25252Fap- ark%25252Fappian%25252Fappian_syriaca_02.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=oG7cTx3KKFZIvM%253A%252CpDtMxjrLamu5XM%252C_&usg=__prf4ECfQWRfYUHxiapGxObmzWrg%3D&biw=1366&bi h=667&ved=0CD8Qyjc&ei=DESHVMukCIWyyQTbrYKwBw#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=k4H2sq4g1p4cjM%253A%3BYi_ooGZneJOVeM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fopenlettersmonthly.com%252Fissue %252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2008%252F11%252Fscipio.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.openlettersmonthly.com%252Fdecember-2008-lucky-bastard%252F%3B337%3B450 s.org%25252Fap- ark%25252Fappian%25252Fappian_syriaca_02.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=oG7cTx3KKFZIvM%253A%252CpDtMxjrLamu5XM%252C_&usg=__prf4ECfQWRfYUHxiapGxObmzWrg%3D&biw=1366&bi h=667&ved=0CD8Qyjc&ei=DESHVMukCIWyyQTbrYKwBw#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=k4H2sq4g1p4cjM%253A%3BYi_ooGZneJOVeM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fopenlettersmonthly.com%252Fissue %252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2008%252F11%252Fscipio.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.openlettersmonthly.com%252Fdecember-2008-lucky-bastard%252F%3B337%3B450

Cato the Elder who: A Roman statesman who was influenced by his service in the 2nd Punic war and by his military styled family. What: In his time as a statesman, he influenced the senate to declare war on Carthage and destroy it in the process, his famous quote of this was “Carthage must be destroyed!” When: 234 B.C.E.-149 B.C.E. Where: Roman republic Why: He had a great fear and hatred for Carthage after his service in the second punic war Impact: He was a pushing factor that lead to the unnecessary 3rd Punic war. Cato led to the war the would burn Carthage and destroy the land around it. Citation: "Cato the Elder." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Dec Web. 08 Jan

Pax Romana Who- The Roman Empire (Established by Augustus) What-A long period of ‘peace’ and minimal expansion that happened for around 206 years. Pax Romana was established by Augustus, and was sometimes referred to Pax Augustus. And ended after the death of Marcus Auretlius. When: This period happened between the 1st Century C.E. and the 2nd Century C.E. Where: Rome (The Roman Empire) Why: It was a so called ‘miracle’ because there had not been peace in so many years. Impact: It allowed The Empire to be in peace, and also did not allow The Roman Empire to expand. It also gave an opportunity for the arts of Rome to grow. Citation: "The Pax Romana." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 05 Jan

Charioteer Teams Who: Ancient Greece, Rome, and part of Byzantine sports What: An ancient sport which had the contestants in either chariot or horse races go in a staggered start where the contestants raced around the arena to see who will cross the finish line first and win. Where: Circus Maximus When: 753 B.C.E.-174 B.C.E Why: This event was a part of one of seven religious festivals. Impact: This event was a way for the Roman population to distract themselves from other issues Citation: "Chariot Racing." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 08 Jan

Centuriate Assembly Who: Patricians What: Direct Democracy -Declare War -Select Tribune -Made Laws When: BC Where: Roman Republic Why:It was created to have a more democratic ability to the people of the Patrician class. Impact: This helped improve the Roman Republic and it was the Patricians assembly that would control the Plebeian assembly. Citation: Marius, Maria. "The Centuriate Assembly." The Centuriate Assembly. N.p., Web. 08 Jan

Tribal Assembly Who: Plebians What: Democratic Assembly -Declare War -Select Tribune -Made Laws -Made 12 Table When: BC Where: Roman Republic Why: This assemlby was made to help the Plebeian class to have an effect on their government. It was an opportunity to help their class. Impact: This helped the Roman Republic. MLA: “Tribal Assembly.” Wikipedia.Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Aug Web 9 Dec

Tiberius Gracchus Who: Roman politician and ex Roman soldier What: a plebeian tribune. He tried to help the poor citizens with the agrarian legislation. He was murdered by senate members who didn’t want to lose money to his legislation to help the poor. He was the first Roman soldier over the walls of Carthage in the 3rd Punic War. When: BCE Where: Roman Republic Why: Tried to help the poor of Rome and stabilize the declining republic. Example: Gave money from wealthy to the poor with agrarian legislation Impact: Helped the poor, but his death brought civil war Works Cited: "Tiberius Gracchus." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 12 May Web. 09 Dec

Sanhedrin Who: Assembly in Israel for Jewish Body What: a court that would decide the fate of Jewish men. It was dissolved by the Roman Empire When: dissolved in 385 CE Where Jerusalem, Israel Why: It was made to govern the Jewish body of Roman citizens. It would be similar to a judicial system for the Jews Example: They punish Jesus Christ because he was a Jewish Citizen Impact: governed the Jewish body, but did bring issues to the Roman Empire Works Cited: "Sanherin In 1st Centry." N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Dec

Heresy Who: A change in common belief What: When some one would have doubt in the Christian church. It also refers to variety in the Christian churches. Disagreements towards the comprehension of the Bible also fall under this category. This led to the creation of reforms for all Christian churches When: 325 AD Where:Isreal Why: This occurred because of the vast interpretation range of the Bible, and the different beliefs below Christianity. To end the controversy the New Testament was created Example:A baptist church operates very differently than a Catholic church in their beliefs of Creation and Communion Impact: Created the New Testament which revolutionized Christianity Works Cited: "Heresy in Christianity." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Sept Web. 09 Dec