Chapter 11- Rome and Christianity
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Cicero | Roman philosopher who wanted to limit power on generals. More checks and balances |
| Julius Caesar | Roman general, ruler- "Dictator for Life". Killed by Senators on March 15- "Idosq March" |
| Pompey | helped Caesar rule Rome |
| Augustus | began "Roman Empire" . Adopted son of Caesar. Ruler who defeated Antony |
| currency | the type of money people use |
| Pax Romana | Roman peace |
| aqueduct | a raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities |
| Romance Languages | they included Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian |
| civil law | a legal system based on a written code of laws |
| Christianity | a religion that was based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth |
| Jesus of Nazareth | founder of Christianity, believed to be the Messiah |
| Bible | the Holy book of the Christians, includes New Testament and Old Testament |
| crucifixion | a type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross |
| Resurrection | Jesus' rise from the dead |
| disciple | a follower of Jesus |
| Paul (Saul) | spread of Christianity- told Christians they didn't have to obey all of the Jewish laws |
| Constantine | Emperor of Rome that became Christian and made Christianity the official religion |
| Diocletian | he split Rome into 2 lands |
| Attila | a Hun whose people raided Roman territories in the East |
| corruption | the decay of peoples' values |
| Justinian | organized all of Roman laws into a legal system called Justinian's Code |
| Theodora | wife of Justinian who helped him rule well |
| Byzantine Empire | the society that developed in the Eastern Roman Empire |
| Messiah | means "God's anointed one" |
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