Ancient History: Christianity and the Fall of Rome
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What were the two animals that Mars found sacred? | a she-wolf and a woodpecker |
| When was Numa born? | April 21, 753 BC |
| When did Sulla become dictator? | 82 BC |
| What was Cato's famous line? | "Carthage must be destroyed!" |
| Who was the first man to serve 7 consulships? | Marius |
| What kind of people were usually invited to Caesar's parties? | plebians |
| Caesar was first to sail through what sea carrying an army to wage war? | Atlantic Sea |
| What was Pompeii most hungry for? | power |
| What was the name given to Cato to distinguish himself from his great-grandfather, Cato the Elder? | Uticensis |
| Who was the first general that Tiberius served under? | Scipio the Younger |
| What was the name of the consul who ordered Caius dead? | Opimius |
| Who demanded that Cicero must be the first to be put to death in the perscriptions? | Antony |
| Who did Cleopatra commit suicide with? | Antony |
| What were Pagans? | the opposite of Christians |
| Name 3 ways that Paganism was practiced in everyday life | - agriculture rituals - wedding ceremonies - funeral services |
| What is reprocity? | the gods were obligated to help you if you give them their favorite meal |
| Define gospel | life, work, and teachings of Christ |
| Define disciple | a follower |
| Define apostle | a person who had a unique relationship with the teacher |
| What was special about Tarsus? | it had the second largest library in the ancient world |
| Which apostle was from Tarsus? | Paul |
| What was the main question of the ancient world? | "how Jewish did someone have to become in order to be Christian?" |
| Who was known as "The Apostle of Grace"? | Paul |
| What happened in 64 AD? | first systematic persecution of Christians |
| What was the most important date in church history after Christ's resurrection? | 312 AD |
| What was the symbol for Chi Rho? | XP |
| When was Christianity made the official relegion of the Roman empire? | 313 AD |
| Define heresy | a split over church doctrine |
| Define schism | a split over church leadership |
| Who was the first reported monk? | Saint Antony |
| Who stood on a pillar for 45 years and preached? | Simeon Stylites |
| Define alms giving | giving aid to the poor |
| What did Pagans celebrate on December 25? | Sol Invictus (unconquered son) |
| Who was Stilicho? | - of Vandal origin - controlled Roman empire |
| Who was Clovis? | - Catholic - ruled over Frankish tribe from 466-511 AD |
| Who did Attila rule over? | the Huns |
| How long did Attila rule for? | 434-453 AD |
| What did the Romans call Attila? | "the Scurge of God" |
| Who convinced Attila to not sack Rome? | Pope Leo 2 |
| Some Goths and Huns joined up to form what people? | Visigoths |
| Who was Alaric? | a leader in the Roman army who rebelled on Rome |
| Who sacked Rome? | Alaric |
| When did Alaric sack Rome? | 410 AD |
| Stilicho | vandal origin, controlled Roman empire |
| By when were most Roman military officers of Vandal origin? | end of 4th century |
| When did the Roman army start to seek out non-Italian soldiers to fight in their army? | 3rd century |
| Justinian | 527- 565 AD, ruled eastern empire |
| What people did Attila rule over? | the Huns |
| What did the Barbarian Code focus on? | torts- theft, homicide, and assault |
| Who was the first king of Rome? | Romulus |
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