Rachel SS Rome Study Guide
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What would have happened if Roman laws had not been written down? | the citizens would have broken laws and not known it |
| what was the center of life in ancient Rome? | forum |
| what are the two major mountain ranges that run through Italy? | Alps and Apennines |
| how are the Roman law of the twelve tables and the US Constitution similar? | they both were written to protect people's rights |
| why did Caesar write his own history? | so people would remember his greatness |
| why did Roman government have a system of checks and balances? | to keep one part of the government from becoming too strong |
| Who were Rome's founders the descendants of? | Aeneas |
| How was power divided in Rome? | among many different officials |
| Where was Rome founded? | on seven hills |
| What happened after Caesar's death when his rule was over? | Octavian worked to capture Caesar's killers |
| Why did people become followers of Jesus? | He traveled and taught people about his ideas |
| Why are Christmas and Easter similar? | they are based on an exact date in history |
| Who raised Romulus and Remus? | wolves |
| Who were the plebeians in ancient Rome and what did they do? | a group of citizens who farmed, traded, and made things for a living |
| How was Julius Caesar killed? | he was stabbed by a senator |
| Who was the Senate controlled by in the Roman republic? | the patricians |
| What was the Pax Romana? | the name of the 200 year peaceful period of the Roman Empire that began in 27 BC |
| How did people feel after Augustus gained power? | they were grateful for peace and prosperity |
| what did the Resurrection mean to early Christians? | that Jesus was the Messiah |
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