Ancient Rome Unit 7B

How would you describe the economy during the Pax Romana?

strong

Why did taxes help the social and economic stability of Rome during the Pax Romana?

Taxes were used to pay for public projects like the sanitation systems.

Augutus repaired the roads in Rome, which helped him bring _____ across the empire?

peace & prosperity

What innovation increased access to fresh water in Rome, allowing growth in urban areas?

Aqueduct

What is the shape of an aqueduct?

arch

What innovation helped the empire to grow and defend its borders?

roads

Roman religion was _____, the gods were important in everyday life, and they had human-like characteristics.

polytheistic

Christians were____ instead of being polytheistic.

monotheistic

Why did Constantine move the capital of the Roman empire to Constantinople?

The western part of the empire was in decline.

When the value of Roman coins decreased, people turned to___?

barter

The Roman gods are the same as the Greek gods except ___?

with Roman names

What led to the scattering (diaspora) of the Jewish people?

After Masada, the scattering of Jewish people began.

What was the cause of the Diaspora?

Jews were conquered by the Romans & forced to leave Jerusalem.

What action led to the Roman destruction of the temple in Jerusalem?

The Jews rebelled against Roman rule.

Where is Constantinople located?

modern day Turkey

Why was Constantinople the most important city of Eastern Roman Empire?

The physical location helped it become a center for trade.

What was the impact of Paul the Apostle?

He helped spread Christianity in the Roman Empire.

What were the causes of Rome’s divide into Western and Eastern empires?

Poor leadership weakened the government. / invasions by Germanic tribes.

What are the beliefs Christianity holds concerning Jesus of Nazareth?

Messiah, resurrected

What structure is this?