Roman Culture Flashcard

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What aspect of Roman culture originated with the Etruscan civilization?

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the Latin language

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Why was Rome considered a republic?

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Citizens voted for some of their officials.

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What social freedom did Roman women eventually gain?

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They were allowed to own property.

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How did Rome successfully protect its conquests?

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by imposing its customs and form of government on conquered peoples

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How did the Romans unify their empire?

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They gave out citizenship and built roads.

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How were the Romans different from other peoples in the ancient world?

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Their soldiers fought for pay while others fought for their countries.

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Why did the death of an emperor sometimes lead to violence and civil wars?

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Romans had no settled way to choose the new emperor.

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What effect did the Pax Romana have on Rome?

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It was a time of prosperity throughout the empire.

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How did Diocletian try to end the Roman empire’s economic decay?

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He set prices for goods and services to slow inflation.

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How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire?

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It led Germanic peoples to cross into the empire for safety.