Rome Flashcard Review

Front

This was the name of the Roman Empire's golden age.

Back

Pax Romana

Answer explanation

Pax Romana translates to "Roman Peace." It was a time of achievements in areas like art and science.

Front

A __________ is a member of the wealthy upper class in Rome.

Back

patrician

Front

A _________ is a member of the average, lower class in Rome.

Back

plebian

Front

A golden age is a time of...

Back

peace, prosperity, and advancement

Front

A member of the First Triumvirate who declared himself "dictator for life."

Back

Julius Caesar

Front

In the Roman Republic, only ________ could become Senators.

Back

Patricians

Answer explanation

Patricians, the members of the wealthy upper class, dominated Roman government before Plebians gained the right to participate. They continued to be the only ones allowed to participate in the Senate.

Front

In the Roman Republic, the Assembly and Tribunes were mostly made up of....

Back

Plebians

Front

At its height, the Roman Empire covered parts of ______.

Back

Europe, Africa, Asia

Answer explanation

Rome covered most of Europe, and parts of Africa and Asia.

Front

What body of water was the center of Roman trade?

Back

Mediterranean Sea

Front

At one point in Rome, 1/3 of the population was made up of _______. This eventually led to __________ for farmers.

Back

slaves; unemployment

Answer explanation

Slavery was a huge part of the Roman economy, and eventually the free labor of slaves led to low wages or unemployment for plebians.