What were the POLITICAL THOUGHTS of Ancient Rome?

Civic Participation, Liberty, Equality

Why did money/economics force Rome to continue to attack other territories?

That was the only way to get more money and resources

What led to the DECLINE OF ANCIENT ROME?

Territory became too large and Rome had too many enemies

Why do governments have CHECKS & BALANCES SYSTEMS?

So that one person or group doesn't become too powerful

In the Roman Social Structure how were people divided up?

High Class Patricians, Low Class Plebieans

What was the second coded law system of Ancient Rome called and why was it so important?

Justinian Code, gave citizens more individual rights

What famous image of Roman Architecture is this and why was it important?

Roman Coliseum, shows how all modern stadiums are built

What was the goal of every Roman Caesar & why was it important?

To expand the empire so he could be remembered as great

How did Roman Social Structure & Roman Government relate to each other?

Patricians held almost all government positions

What was difference between the government structure of Rome & Greece?

Greece,each vote counted/Rome people elected decision makers

What is an ORAL TRADITION?

Story passed down from generation to generation

What is this piece of famous Roman Architecture and why was it famous?

Aqueduct, allowed water to be brought to all of Rome

How was the Greek Agora similar to the Roman Forum?

These two places were where political decisions were made

How did religions and ideas spread during ancient times?

Through ancient trade routes and conversion after conquests

What made Roman Caesars so angry with Jews & Christians?

They didn't worship Caesar as a god

Many people were so dedicated to their religion that they became MARTYRS. What is a MARTYR?

Someone who dies for what they believe in

What was the primary DIFFERENCE between Judaism & Christianity?

Judism-Descendent of Abraham/Christianity-Anyone who believe

Why was the discovery of Pompeii so important to archeologists?

Allows scientists to see how people lived in ancient times

What is the primary difference between the Class & Caste System?

Class-High & Low/Caste-You are what your parents were

Why was the baptism of the Roman Emperor Constantine so important?

He was admitting that he was not a god/god was the only God

What is this piece of famous Roman Architecture and why was it famous?

Roman Forum, place where all political decisions were made

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1
Roman Architecture is characterized by what two features?
Arches & Domes
Doric
Columns
Ionic
2
What was the DISTINGUISHING PHYSICAL FEATURE of Pompeii?
Amazon River
Mount Vesuvius
Lake Titicaca
Mount Rainer
3
What were the POLITICAL THOUGHTS of Ancient Rome?
Religious Principles, Divine Right, Equality
Religious Principles, Liberty, Equality
Civic Participation, Divine Right, Equality
Civic Participation, Liberty, Equality
4
Why did money/economics force Rome to continue to attack other territories?
That was the only way to get more money and resources
Gave them access to trade routes that were in other regions
Gave them access to new trading partners
They needed to continue to pay ther Caesar who demanded more
5
What motivated Rome to move from place to place?
Disease/Conquest
Conquest/Scarcity of Resources
Spread of Religion/Inventions & Innovations
Spread of Disease/Scarcity of Resources
6
What led to the DECLINE OF ANCIENT ROME?
The Roman Road system became too much to manage
They didn't decline as Rome is still there today
Territory became too large and Rome had too many enemies
Conquered Roman states began to assume control of Rome
7
Why do governments have CHECKS & BALANCES SYSTEMS?
So that everyone is able to be a part in decision making
So that everyone is able to pay their bills
So that one person or group doesn't become too powerful
So that everyone can have equal power
8
Ancient Romans adapted to their physical features by building what to bring water to Rome?
Roman Coliseum
Pantheon
Aqueduct
Parthenon
9
In the Roman Social Structure how were people divided up?
High Class Patricians, Low Class Plebieans
High Class, Middle Class, Low Class
High Class Equestrians, Low Class Plebians
High Class Plebeians, Low Class Patricians
10
Why did the Romans use ARCHES & DOMES in their architecture?
They were beautiful
They were easier to build so they could be built faster
They allowed Rome to expand faster
They held more weight
11
Architecture is part of a civilizations what?
History
Cultural Expression
Government Structure
Political Thought
12
What was the second coded law system of Ancient Rome called and why was it so important?
Roman 12 Tables, gave the power to the people
Justinian Code, gave citizens more individual rights
Roman 12 Tables, gave more individual rights to citizens
Justinian Code, It gave the power to the Caesar
13
What type of Government Structure did Ancient Rome have?
Oligarchy
Republic
Monarchy
Democracy
14
What famous image of Roman Architecture is this and why was it important?
Roman Coliseum, shows how all modern stadiums are built
Parthenon, famous worship sight for Romans
Roman Forum, sight where all political decisions were made
Baths of Agripa, Where Romans took public baths together
15
What was the Roman Social Structure called?
Roman Feudal System
Matrianiel System
Roman Class System
Roman Caste System
16
What was the goal of every Roman Caesar & why was it important?
To gather the most resources for the Roman Empire
To expand the empire so he could be remembered as great
To be a great leader of the mighty Roman military
To make sure they were not conquered so he could be great
17
How did Roman Social Structure & Roman Government relate to each other?
Patricians held almost all government positions
You had to be an equestrian to hold a government position
Plebeians held almost all government positions
They didn't relate to each other
18
What was difference between the government structure of Rome & Greece?
Rome,each vote counted/Greek people elected decision maker
Greece,each vote counted/Rome people elected decision makers
Greece was ruled by a king/Rome people elect decision maker
Greece, each vote counted/Rome was governed by the king
19
What were the Roman 12 Tables?
Rome's first Coded Law System
The dinner table where the Caesar ate meals
Rome's second coded law system
Rome's second constitution
20
What is an ORAL TRADITION?
Books that will later be made into movies
Famous book that has not yet been found
Story passed down from generation to generation
Famous lost city that has not been found
21
What is this piece of famous Roman Architecture and why was it famous?
Aqueduct, allowed water to be brought to all of Rome
Acropolis, place where Romans worshiped their gods
Roman Forum, place where all political decisions were made
Roman Coliseum, place where sporting events were held
22
What innovation was integral in the production of buildings in Rome?
Iron
Steel
Mud Bricks
Cement/Concrete
23
How was the Greek Agora similar to the Roman Forum?
These two places were where political decisions were made
These were both places of protection for their civilizations
These two places didn't have any simalaites
THese were both places of worship for their civilizations
24
How did religions and ideas spread during ancient times?
By order of the King & Queen
Through ancient trade routes and conversion after conquests
From Divine intervention
When disasters were happening
25
Poor economic choices like spending too much on military led to citizens have what?
Poor Quality of Life
Not have access to trade routes
Good Quality of Life
Many enemies
26
What made Roman Caesars so angry with Jews & Christians?
They were members of the Auxilia Army
They didn't worship Caesar as a god
They didn't pay their taxes
They were not Roman citizens but were given rights
27
Many people were so dedicated to their religion that they became MARTYRS. What is a MARTYR?
Someone who dies for what they believe in
Someone who abandons their faith
There is no such thing as a martyer
Someone who converts people to their religion
28
Christianity & Judism were religions where followers believed in one god, what is this called?
Manythiesm
Religious Principles
Monothiesm
Polythiesm
29
What was the primary DIFFERENCE between Judaism & Christianity?
Judism-Descendent of Abraham/Christianity-Anyone who believe
Pharacis & Sadgucees were leaders of Christians
Judism-Anyone who believe/Christianity-Descendent of Abraham
There were no differences between the two
30
Why was the discovery of Pompeii so important to archeologists?
Allows scientists to see how people lived in ancient times
Proves that lost cities are real and can be found
It is not all that important
It proves that the story of La Cita is true
31
What is the primary difference between the Class & Caste System?
Class-You are what your parents were/Caste-High & Low
Class-High & Low/Caste-You are what your parents were
Class-Divided into King & Queen/Caste-High & Low
Class-Based on Land & Loyalty/Caste-Based on your parents
32
Why was the baptism of the Roman Emperor Constantine so important?
He would be saved from his sins through Jesus
He acting as a missionary to spread Christianity
He was admitting that he was not a god/god was the only God
He was creating many enemies by doing this
33
What was the TRANSPORTATIONAL innovation that helped Rome maintain control of their empire?
Royal Road
Roman Road
Darius' Canal
Harvey's obnoxiously long forehead
34
What is this piece of famous Roman Architecture and why was it famous?
Acropolis, area where Romans worshiped their gods
Roman Coliseum, design used for all modern stadiums today
Agora, place where Romans gather for social time
Roman Forum, place where all political decisions were made

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