Roman Empire and Christianity
Foreign peoples from Germanic and Frankish tribes were brought in to assist the Roman Empire's -________________?
Army
He was the leader of the Huns and successfully invaded and conquered a part of the empire near Germany?
Attila
During his reign, the Barbarians invaded Rome and ¼ of the Roman empire died of a plague
Marcus Aurellius
How did Tiberius act towards the Senate?
Meak, humble. Acted like he did not want to rule (which was a lie).
What is this event known as?
Ides of March
Who were the 3 members of the 'First Triumvirate'?
Julius Caesar, Crassus, Pompey
While the empire was crumbling, rich people were began leaving the cities and moving to their homes/plantations in the countryside known as?
Latifundia
List 3 POSITIVE/GOOD things that Augustus did for Rome and/or the Roman people:
- Reform Tax System - Peace through diplomacy - Network of Roads - Standing army (reserves) - Created Praetorian Guard - Created police force and fire department
How did the Roman's consider Augustus after he died?
A god.
Why did Nero kill his mother?
Afraid she would try and kill him like she did his father Caligula
In what battle did Marc Antony lose and subsequently kill himself?
Battle of Actium
Once Caesar was dictator of Rome, who killed him?
Brutus
Tiberius then moved to the island of _________________ and put ________________ in charge.
Capris Sejanus
What did Constantine issue that made Christianity legal to practice in the Roman empire?
Edict of Milan
He was the King of the Franks and he conquered the Gaul part of the Roman Empire.
Clovus
What major construction project did Titus complete?
Colloseum
He was only concerned about gladiator games and not about the Roman empire or the people.
Commodus
Where did Constantine move the capital of the Roman Empire? Why?
Constantinople. Modern-day Istanbul (in Turkey) between the Black and Mediterranean Sea.
What was he appointed when he came to Rome?
Consul
The main issue that the Roman people had with their government was high taxes and ___________?
Corruption
This Emperor divided the Roman Empire into two different parts (east and west)
Diocletian
What caused Caligula to go crazy?
Fever (sickness)
What was the main message that Jesus preached about love?
Forgive others. Love everyone no matter what. God loves everyone no matter who they are
Julius Caesar gained most of his fame through his conquest of?
Gaul
How did Trajan spend the money and riches he received?
Gave back to people in building public structures for all to share and enjoy.
Caligula was the son of?
Germannicus
What general was more popular in Rome during Tiberius' reign? Why?
Germannicus
Who did Christians believe was their leader? Why did this make the Roman leaders angry?
God was their leader, not the emperors. Laws of God were their laws, not laws of Rome.
These TWO non-Roman ethnic groups were allowed to protect the empire, yet they attacked Rome
Goths and Visigoths
He built the Pantheon
Hadrian
Who was Claudius the father of?
Nero
The act of promoting and training the "best man" (apprentice) to be the next emperor, began during whose reign?
Nerva
What economic group in Rome would NOT like Julius Caesar?
Nobles
Who did Julius Caesar adopt?
Octavian
What did this result have for the current Roman leader?
Octavian defeated Mark Antony. Declared himself absolute ruler (Augustus)
Who were the members of the 'Second Triumvirate'?
Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Lepidus
What area of the Roman Empire did each of them occupy?
Octavian- Western Empire and Rome, Lepidus- Eastern Empire, Mark Antony- Egypt
Who was Cleopatra and what role did she play in the Second Triumvirate?
Part of the Egyptian royal family. Married Mark Antony. Convinced him to try and conquer Rome
What was the name of the 200 years of relative peace throughout Rome?
Pax Romana
What problems did slavery cause to the Roman Empire?
Paying jobs away from Roman taxpaying citizens, Romans became lazy- too dependent on slaves
How did Claudius die?
Poisoned by his 4th wife
What major Italian city was destroyed during Titus' reign?
Pompeii
How did Vespasian spread Christianity throughout Rome?
Sacked Jerusalem
Why was Constantine so supportive of Christianity?
Saw a vision of a Cross and heard a voice that the sign would lead him to victory and success.
Why did Nero blame the burning on the Christians?
So they would be killed. They were a new secret religion. So people would not kill him in retaliation.
What is a missionary? Who was the Christian missionary who frequently visited Rome?
Someone who spreads Christianity to non-believers. Paul (saul)
What do many consider Jesus' relationship to the Jewish God Yahweh?
Son of God
Why do people believe that Jesus can "save them"? From what? What do they believe Jesus did that makes Him capable of this?
Son of God. Defeated sin and death by living a sinless life and raising back to life after he was killed. People follow Jesus example and try to live like Jesus and they will have eternal life in Heaven.
Where was Julius Caesar Governor over before he came to Rome?
Spain
What emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Theodosius the Great
Who was the first non-Italian emperor?
Trajan
Why did Nero burn Rome?
Wanted to rebuild it his own way. Leave his legacy on Rome.
