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Rome
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6th Grade
12/13/2010

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Plebeians
Definition
The common people; powerless;forced to do fighting.
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Empire
Definition
Government over many countries
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catholic
Definition
Whole, Everywhere
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Amphitheater
Definition
Large round stadium
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Aqueduct
Definition
Stone trenches used to transport water.
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Barbarians
Definition
Uncivilized wandering tribes.
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Circus
Definition
Oval stadium for chariot racing.
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Emperor
Definition
Ruler who inherits power.
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Forum
Definition
Place where politics and trade took place.
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Martyrs
Definition
People who die for their beliefs.
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Patricians
Definition
Roman nobility
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Pax Romana
Definition
Roman peace
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Republic
Definition
Government where people have a voice.
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Senators
Definition
People who advised the consuls.
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Toga
Definition
Garment wore by Roman citizens.
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Tribunes
Definition
Officials who represented the Plebeians.
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Circus Maximus
Definition
Most famous circus.
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Etruscans
Definition
Attacked and defeated the Romans.
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Hannibal
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Leading general of Carthage.
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Julius Caesar
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Great Roman ruler who brought about many reforms.
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Augustus Caesar
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An emperor who led Rome to its highest point of glory.
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Nero
Definition
Blamed Christians for the burning of Rome.
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Constantine
Definition
Stopped the persecution of the Christians.
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Sicily
Definition
The largest island near Rome.
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Why was Rome built on a low, inland hill?
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Trade, defense, and fording the river.
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What did Roman land resembled?
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A peninsula
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What did Roman houses look like?
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Included gardens, an atrium, and were made of adobe or concrete.
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What was the difference between Roman religion and the Greek religion?
Definition
The ROMANS did not take their gods very seriously.
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Latin
Definition
The language Roman people spoke.
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Roman god names were borrowed from...
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Greeks
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Why was Jesus Christ born at the best time in history?
Definition
The world was at peace, Greek language was understood throughout much of the world, and the Romans had good roads for protection.
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Why were Christians persecuted?
Definition
All were equal before God, refused to join the army, and would not worship the emperor.
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The Roman empire fell because...
Definition
Privileged classes used Rome's riches selfishly.
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What are the 5 reasons for Christianity's rapid growth at its beginning?
Definition
1- Work of the Holy Spirit.
2-Followers placed Christ first and self last.
3-Travel was easy, nice roads, one ruler.
4-Common Language.
5- All equal under Christ.
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What are the Roman gifts?
Definition
1- Good laws and government.
2- The spread of Greek learning.
3- Peace at the time of Jesus' birth.
4-Roads and Aqueducts.
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