Roman History Flashcard

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What was the position created in times of crisis in Rome and how long did they usually last?

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Dictator and it would usually last for six months.

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What was the purpose of the Colosseum and what could attendees expect to witness?

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The purpose was to distract and control the citizens of Rome. Attendees could expect to witness gladiator games, animal shows, and grueling displays of people tortured.

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The Roman Emperor Constantine would convert to Christianity later in his life, what event would cause him to convert?

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He would have a vision of the cross and order his soldiers to place crosses on their shields. He believed that GOD would lead his army to victory.

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During the Punic Wars, who was the 29 year old general that would invade Rome and how would he attack Rome?

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Hannibal and he would invade from the Alps.

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What was the primary reason for the decline of the Roman Republic?

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Civil War

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Who would be the principle author of the New Testament and one of the most important figures in Christianity?

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Paul

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Early Christians would spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire using which of the following built by the Roman Empire? A Roads and trade routes, B Aqueducts and roads, C The Senate and Tribunes, D The Colosseum and the Forum

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Roads and trade routes

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An extensive network of roads, the poetry of Virgil and Ovid, and the Law of the Twelve Tables are all associated with —

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Roman civilization.

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Which of the following is a contribution of ancient Roman culture? A The development of the concept of zero, B The development of the magnetic compass, C The development of a republican form of government, D The development of the moveable-type printing press

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The development of a republican form of government

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Based on this information, which of the following is true about ancient Roman women? - Roman women could own property in their own names. - Roman women could dispose of their property by will.

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Roman women were awarded some legal rights.