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Ch 6 Romans
ch 6 Romans
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10th Grade
12/11/2013

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Etruscans
Definition
Ancient Romans civilization, located in Northern Italy
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Patricians
Definition
Upper class, land owners. SENATE MEMBERS chosen from this class.
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Apennine Mountains
Definition
Mountain range that runs the length of the eastern side of the Italian peninsula.
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senate, tribune, consuls
Definition
Parts of the Roman Government.
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Tiber River
Definition
River that Rome is located on.
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family
Definition
the basic unit of Roman Society
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Mediterranean Sea
Definition
The Italian peninsula is located in the middle of this sea.
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Center of Italy
Definition
Where is the city of Rome located?
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False -center of Italy
Definition
True or False: The city of Rome is located in the northern portion of the Italian Peninsula.
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True
Definition
True or False: The Italian peninsula contains broad, fertile plains.
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False - does not have
Definition
True or False: The Italian peninsula has many good harbor locations.
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True
Definition
True or False: Rome is located on seven hills.
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Republic
Definition
Romans first government- chosen by the people
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Plebeians
Definition
Roman class made up of farmers, merchants, and artisans.
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Plebeians
Definition
Tribune members were chosen from this class.
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Senate
Definition
Branch of Roman government that were elected for life, issued decrees and interpreted laws.
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Julius Caesar
Definition
granted citizenship to non-citizens, gave public land to the poor, gave jobs to the unemployed and conquered Gaul
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polytheistic
Definition
Roman religion prior to Christianity.
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Pax Romana
Definition
“Roman Peace”, time period lasting for around 200 years.
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Legions
Definition
Roman military units
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Pompey
Definition
Julius Caesar fought him for control of the Roman leadership.
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Romans
Definition
destroyed the Jewish temple in 66AD.
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Messiah
Definition
Anointed one
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Britain
Definition
Where is Hadrian's wall located?
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Hadrian's Wall
Definition
wall built to separate Britain.
Term
200 years
Definition
How long did Pax Romana last?
Term
Apostle
Definition
"a person sent forth"
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True
Definition
true or false: Rome gained control of trade routes during the Roman expansion.
Term
False - there was a separation of classes
Definition
True or False: there was not a separation of classes during the Roman expansion
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true
Definition
true or false: there were military successes during the Roman expansion.
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PATER FAMILIAS
Definition
Father, leader of the family.
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CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Definition
Roman entertainment, chariot races.
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AQUADUCTS
Definition
bridge like stone structures that brought water from the hills to the Roman cities.
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Christos
Definition
Greek term for Messiah
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Jesus
Definition
Jewish Messiah
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Crossed the Rubicon River
Definition
What did Julius Caesar do instead of disbanding his army (an act of treason)?
Term
Julius Caesar
Definition
Who said "I came, I saw, I conquered"?
Term
Etruscans
Definition
Who did the Romans get their alphabet from?
Term
What happened to Caesar?
Definition
CAESAR IS ASSASINATED BY SENATORS
MARCH 15, 44 BC
Term
Fall of the Empire
Definition
What led to Political Turmoil,Economic problems, Foreign Invasion,Loss of Moral Standards.
Term
HunsHuns –
Definition
Asian group which invaded Europe and forced Germanic tribes to move into Roman Territory,
Term
Caesar wins and Declares himself Dictator.
Definition
What happens after the Civil War between Caesar and Pompey?
Term
Pompey
Definition
Who had the support of the Senate?
Term
Caesar
Definition
Who had the support of the Military?
Term
Caesar
Definition
Who conquered Gaul?
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Pompey and the Senate
Definition
Who ordered Caesar to disband army and return to Rome?
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