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2. How and why was a dictator elected in the Roman Republic?

3. They were elected
by the senate
in the event of war
for six months

4. Who represented the rights of the plebeians in the senate?

5. represented the plebeians
Tribunes
represented the plebeians

6. Why was the Law of the Twelve Tables important to Romans, especially the plebeians?

7. because it informed the citizens of their rights
It was important
because it informed the citizens of their rights
and created stability in the gov't

8. What did the assassination of Julius Caesar and the murder of the Gracchus Brothers demonstrate about Rome?

9. These events showed that the republic couldn’t solve its problems
These events showed that the republic couldn’t solve its problems. Civil war and unrest resulted.

10. How are the Hammurabi Code and the law of the Twelve Tables similar?

11. They are similar because they are both codes of law or legal systems.

13. Why are Greece and Rome geographically similar?

14. because they are both located on the Mediterranean Sea
They are similar
because they are both located on the Mediterranean Sea
allowing them to control trade and prosper.

15. What is similar about the government of Greece and Rome?

16. Athens created democracy and a republic is an indirect democracy
They are similar because
a republic is a form of democracy.
Athens created democracy and a republic is an indirect democracy

17. Name TWO architectural/ engineering techniques that supported Roman buildings and aqueducts.

18. Domes and arches supported Roman architecture
Domes and arches supported Roman architecture. (So did columns and the use of cement.)

19. Why did the Roman government build aqueducts, roads, bath houses and provide other services to conquered peoples?

20. keep the citizens content and provide loyalty
They did this to
keep the citizens content
and provide loyalty
and stability in the empire.

21. What were THREE contributions of Rome to the rest of history?

22. Contributions of Rome are:
Legal Principles (Laws)
Architectural & Engineering ideas (arches, domes, roads, aqueducts, sewers)
Spread of Christianity
Julian Calendar
Others…

23. Who did Rome fight the Punic Wars against?

24. Rome fought
Carthage.

25. What was the
major cause of
the Punic Wars?

26. The major cause
was control of
trade on the
Mediterranean.

27. What agreement did Rome make with the people they conquered?
In other words, what did Rome say it would do for the conquered people and what did the conquered people have to do for Rome?

28. The agreement was...
Conquered peoples had to pay taxes, provide soldiers and be loyal to Rome. Rome would grant citizenship people and provide services and protection.

29. In general, was the Roman government tolerant of conquered peoples’ traditions?

30. as long as they were loyal to Rome.
Yes,
as long as they were loyal to Rome.
Romans did persecute Christians at first then were tolerant of them because of the Edict of Milan

31. When riches came into Rome from military conquest, what effect did this have on the relationship between the patricians and plebeians?

32. between the rich and the poor.
This widened the gap
between the rich and the poor.
The patricians got richer while the plebeians became unemployed and poorer.

33. What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
AND
what strait is it located on?

34. The capital was
Constantinople,
located on the
Bosporus Strait.

35. What was the Edict of Milan?

36. It was a law by Emperor Constantine that granted religious freedom
to all Roman citizens.

37. What important change did Diocletian make to the Roman empire?

38. DIOCLETIAN DIVIDED
THE EMPIRE

39. What event is officially known as the “fall” of Rome?
(Even though it was a slow, long process that led to Rome’s decline)

40. Odoacer ousted the emperor
Rome fell when
Odoacer ousted the emperor
in 476 CE

41. What are FOUR causes
of the fall of Rome?

42. Military decline Economic problems Political corruption
The causes are:
Military decline
Economic problems
Political corruption
Foreign invasion
The divided empire

43. Describe the Pax Romana.

44. of peace and prosperity.
The Pax Romana
was a 200 year period
of peace and prosperity.

45. What was life like for a patrician?

46. Patricians lived
In luxurious villas, ate lying down and went to the public baths and theatre

47. Called the Romance languages?
Why are the
Called the Romance languages?
Romance languages

48. The Romance languages are based on Latin, the language of Rome (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian)

49. What does
SPQR
stand for?

50. Senatus (The Senate) Populus (and the People) Que (of) Roma (Rome)

51. Name a building from any TWO ancient civilizations we have studied and what cultural values they reflect.

52. Possibilities include: Aztec/Mayan stepped temples Mesopotamian ziggurats Egyptian pyramids the Parthenon the Pantheon
show
religious values.

53. Palaces
Roads
libraries
bath houses
Large cities
Political
strength

54. Final Jeopardy: 1. Who was the first emperor of Rome?
2. What is the difference between the Roman republic and the empire?