Rome Test Review Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards reviewing the key terms, entities, and concepts from the Rome Test Review.

Roman Republic

A system of government where power belongs to citizens who have the authority to choose their leaders.

12 Tables

The written law code of ancient Rome that established legal standards and applied to Roman social classes.

Patricians

The wealthy, upper-class ruling elite in the ancient Roman social hierarchy.

Plebeians

The common working-class citizens of ancient Rome, distinct from patricians, slaves, and non-citizens.

Roman Forum

The central plaza in Rome that served as the focal point for public speeches, government operations, and social gathering.

1st Triumvirate

A political alliance formed by three key Roman figures, including Julius Caesar, in the late Republic.

Julius Caesar

A powerful Roman leader whose rule, title, and assassination by senators marked the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

Consuls

Top-ranking elected officials in the Roman Republic government setup who directed military and civil decisions.

Senate

A governing council composed of political leaders that held significant advice and decision-making power in the Roman Republic.

Assemblies

Governing bodies formed by Roman citizens to vote on legislative matters and elect public officials.

Punic Wars

A series of conflict fought between Rome and Carthage over territorial expansion and control of trade.

Octavian/Augustus

The first official emperor of Rome who established imperial rule after the fall of the Republic.

Constantine

The Roman emperor known for establishing religious tolerance for Christianity, issuing the Edict of Milan, and moving the capital city to Byzantium.

Edict of Milan

A landmark declaration promoted by Constantine that legalized Christianity and halted state-sponsored persecution across the Roman Empire.

Byzantium (renamed Constantinople)

The strategic city chosen by Emperor Constantine to serve as the new capital of the Roman Empire.

Pax Romana

A extended era of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire lasting roughly 200 years.

Diocletian

The Roman emperor who attempted to save the falling empire by dividing its administrative governance and instituting structural reforms.

1 Peter 4:12-14 & Matthew 5:10

Scriptural passages detailing what Jesus says regarding persecution, suffering, and righteousness.

Jewish Temple

A key religious site noted for the historical and spiritual significance of its torn curtain.

Syncretism

The merging or blending of different religious, cultural, or philosophical beliefs and practices.