exam 2 study part 1

Patron-client relationship in Roman politics

the patron has power to befit their clients, the clients provide political support and loyalty in return. This relationship created a network of obligation and favor within the political system.

Reasons for Roman power-sharing with enemies

letting small group leaders own land

satisfying upper-class greed and self-preservation, with great rewards

What does it mean to say Paul was a tent-maker?

for working with leather, and using his workshop to carry out missionary jobs

What is the relationship between tanners and tent-makers?

tanners was trimming of animal hides and tent makers was working of leather

Why did tanners work by the seashore?

because they dumped chemicals and need sea water for their process

What town were the Olympics held and in whose honor?

Olympia

Games of Greece and Rome:What town were the Olympics held and in whose honor?

in Olympia to honor Zeus

What city were the Isthmian Games held and in whose honor?

Corinth in honor of posiedon

Who were the gladiators?

skilled figthers, slaves, captured enemy soliders

Roman perspectives on labor and occupations and their reasons: doctors and artists

looked down on them because they were and former slaves

Roman perspectives on labor and occupations and their reasons: shepherds

looked down on them for the smellness and dirtiness

What two circumstances made travel in Rome possible?

infrastructure of the network roads

pax romana - the peace that lead people to travel safely

Did the ancients use cutlery?

yes, knives and spoons, but in an event they used one finger

How did they sit at the table?

relicined on couches in a U shape

What was one of the staples of every household during the NT era?

variety of breads

What was the staple drink of the Mediterranean peoples?

Wine

Were Jews the only ones to abstain from pork?

no others from Asia minor abstain too

Games of Greece and Rome: Where did some of Nero’s displays take place?

circus maximus

Games of Greece and Rome: Were Christians persecuted in the Colosseum?

no

Roman Clothing and Hairstyles

men: wore togas in Italy and tunics for ceremonial

with short hairstyles