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Chapter 6
Ancient Rome
Question | Answer |
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What were the two social classes in Rome? | Plebeians and Patricians |
What type of leader was Julius Caesar? | Dictator |
Before the empire, what type of government was Rome? | Republic |
What happened to Julius Caesar in the end? | Assassinated |
What was the most popular job as a plebeian | Farmer |
What made up majority of Rome, Plebeians or Patricians? | Plebeians |
Who disrupted trade while the economy was falling? | Barbarians |
Where was Jesus born? | Bethlehem |
What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings? | Peoples relationship with God |
What was the first monotheistic religion? | Judaism |
Why were Roman leader worried about Jesus? | Because of his popularity in Rome |
How many years were consuls in power of Rome? | 1 year |
What were the big military units of 5,000 foot soldiers called? | Legions |
What was the name of the great Carthaginian general? | Hannibal |
What were the three wars called between Rome and Carthage? | Punic Wars |
What was Julius Caesar before being the dictator in Rome? | Military Leader |
What year did Julius Caesar die? | 44 BC |
How did Carthage attack Rome under Hannibals orders? | Hannibal told his soldiers to march through Spain and the Alps, and surprised the Roman army. |
Who mostly fought in the colloseum | Slaves, gladiators, and criminals |
Which side of Rome spoke Greek? | The east |
Who attacked Romes with the Germanic tribes? | The Huns |
What did aqueducts do? | Aqueducts traveled water from one place to another |
Who was the last emperor of Rome? | Romulus Augustulus |
Who split Romeinto two halves? | Constantine |
What were the Twelve Tables | They were a system of laws put in place for Rome |