Who were the plebians in Rome?

Members of common people who were craftsmen, merchants, peasants (majority)

A design formed with small tiles of glass, stone, or pottery.

Works of literature that makes fun of their subject.

What was the Pax Romana?

200 years of peace & prosperity

A garment that adult men who were citizens wore wrapped around their bodies

What was a Roman deity?

a god or goddess worshipped by the ancient Romans

Members of the oldest families in Rome, the wealthiest people (Minority)

Top officials in Roman republic who led the army & were the highest judges

rate at which prices for goods and services increase over a period of time

If I veto something, I am .....

To stop or cancel the action of a government official or body.

Romance language is....

Languages developed from Latin(Spanish, Italian, French, & Porguguese)

What is a succession?

Naming an heir(person) to take over your position in the case of your death

Is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officals

A channel that moves water from the mountains to the city

What is orthodoxy mean?

Traditional or established religious beliefs

Greco-Roman means.....

something that combines elements of Greek and Roman culture and traditions

Open area in the city with public buildings, temples, religion, and economy

Managing relationships with other countries through negotiation

What is a Roman gladiator?

Men & sometimes women who fought one another and wild animals 4 the public

Who were the mercenaries?

Soldiers fought for $ rather than 4 their country & weren't always loyal

People who didnt share Roman beliefs/culture known to be savage/uncivilized

What is a magistrate?

elected officals who enforce the law

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1
If you have the gift of being a great oratory, what gift do you possess?
the art of coutning individuals in Rome
the art of commanding the laws of the land
The art of giving speeches
the art of coducting a musical group
2
Who were the plebians in Rome?
People who ALWAYS gave the speeches in the Forum
Members of common people who were craftsmen, merchants, peasants (majority)
Members of the oldest families in Rome, the wealthiest people (Minority)
People who made ALL of the laws in Rome
3
What is a mosaic?
A design of varying colors of marbles to enhance that natural qualities
A design that shows abstract painting.
A design of blended earth tones for realistic portrayal of someone's sketch
A design formed with small tiles of glass, stone, or pottery.
4
What are Satires?
Works of literature that makes fun of their subject.
Works of literature that uses mythology and supernatural beings in its work
Works of literature > focus on wildlife & various animals as its subjects
Works of literature that is based on comedy & tragedy
5
What was the Pax Romana?
200 years of peace & prosperity
Classical Period
100 years war
Golden Age
6
What is a toga?
A garment that the citizens wore ONLY to go vote in an election
A garment that all men wore ONLY on Sunday's to praise their gods
A garment that ALL men were allowed to wear in public
A garment that adult men who were citizens wore wrapped around their bodies
7
What was a Roman deity?
a god or goddess worshipped by the ancient Romans
the belief of ONLY worshipping the male gods
worshipping ONLY nature
mythological creatures that are worshipped by many
8
What is a patrician?
People who made ALL of the laws in Rome
Members of common people who were craftsmen, merchants, peasants (majority)
People who ALWAYS gave the speeches in the Forum
Members of the oldest families in Rome, the wealthiest people (Minority)
9
Who were consuls?
The two men who were appointed to be in charge of ALL imports & exports
Two men whose job was to decide who would become a Roman god
The top elected generals who
Top officials in Roman republic who led the army & were the highest judges
10
What is inflation?
rate in which people would have to travel to acquire goods & prodcuts
rate at which prices for goods and services increase over a period of time
the rate at which prices for goods & services decrease over period of time
the rate in which you would have to go to work for the king for food to eat
11
If I veto something, I am .....
To persuade people to join a union
To stop or cancel the action of a government official or body.
To agree to go ahead with the plan agreed upon
Agreeing with the unanimous vote
12
Romance language is....
Languages developed from Asia(Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, & Korean
Languages developed from Latin(Spanish, Italian, French, & Porguguese)
13
What is a succession?
A series of rulers from the same family line
When people marry from the same social class set forth from their parents
Naming an heir(person) to take over your position in the case of your death
An arranged marriage set forth by the ancestors
14
A republic is....
Is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officals
Is a government where the canadates are elected based on wealth
Is a gov. canidates who score highest on civil service exam get the job
Is a government where women choose whichman gets the job
15
What is an aqueduct?
A channel that moves water from the mountains to the city
A bridge that allowed troops to move faster
A bridge that brought water from Egypt to Greece
A channel that separated Greece from Rome
16
What is orthodoxy mean?
Traditional or established religious beliefs
When people organize a church and have radical extreme beliefs
When people would privately worship beliefs they came up with
When people change religion every year
17
Greco-Roman means.....
something that combines Spartan and Athenian cul,ture and traditions
something that combines the gods philosophies into one set of guidelines
something that combines elements of Greek and Roman culture and traditions
something that combines Mesopotamia and Chinese culture and traditions
18
What is a Forum?
Open area near the river to gather and worship
An area atop of Mt. Vesuvius
Open area in the city with public buildings, temples, religion, and economy
A section in a field where the men would train for the Olympics
19
What is diplomacy?
Managing relationships with other countries through negotiation
Countries that don't agree submit grievience to the king to decide the fate
Two grps who are opposing sides go before a council to determine outcome
When two or more countries go to war to settle issues
20
A Roman legion is....
A military formation
A basic unit of the Roman army
A type of weapon used in the Roman army
A rank in the military
21
What is a Roman gladiator?
A fierce warrior who ONLY fought wild animals
Men who trained wild animals for stunt shows to entertain the public
Men/women were trained to go in the woods 2 capture wild animals 4 survival
Men & sometimes women who fought one another and wild animals 4 the public
22
Who were the mercenaries?
Soldiers fought for $ rather than 4 their country & weren't always loyal
Soldiers who fought to take over control of other's property
Soldiers who fought for control of the kings castle
Soldiers who fought for their country & were always loyal to their country
23
What is a barbarian?
People who shared the same beliefs and customs as the Romans
People who shared the same beliefs as the Christians
People who didnt share Roman beliefs/culture known to be savage/uncivilized
People who worshipped many Gods
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What is a magistrate?
elected officals who keep records for the king
elected officals who spy on the king
elected officals who count all the votes in an election
elected officals who enforce the law

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