Final Exam Review - Roman History

Vocabulary flashcards for the Roman History final exam.

Senate

A governing body in ancient Rome, composed of patricians.

Patricians

The upper class of Roman society, typically landowners with political influence.

Plebeians

The common people of ancient Rome.

Consuls

The two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the Roman Republic.

Punic Wars

A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage. Rome won each.

Paterfamilias

The male head of a Roman family, with extensive authority over his household.

Pax Romana

Translates to Roman Peace, A long period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.

Messiah

A leader or savior of a particular group or cause; in the context of the notes, it refers to the figure central to Christianity.

Pagan

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

Bishop

A senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese.

Founding Myths of Rome

Traditional stories about the establishment of Rome, such as Romulus and Remus.

Territorial Expansion during the Roman Republic

The growth of Roman territory through conquest and alliances during the Republic.

Pax Romana

A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, particularly during the early Empire.

Rise of Christianity

The spread and increasing influence of Christianity within the Roman Empire.