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Ancient Rome: Culture NAME __________________________
Who ruled Rome between 616 and 509 BC (HA p. 348)? What type of
government was used (HA p. 347)?
Early Romans were divided into two social classes. Explain and
summarize these two classes.
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Summarize the change in Roman government from monarchy to a
republic (HA Section 33.3).
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Government Structure in the Roman Republic:
* Top Officials * Praetors -
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* The Senate -
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* The Assembly of Centuries -
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What was the balance of power between patricians and plebeians
when the republic was first created?
Explain the Conflict of Orders, and how Rome reached this point.
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Why were the patricians frightened by the actions of the plebeians?
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Describe two ways in which plebeians gained more political power
after the revolts of 494 BC:
* Tribunes of the Plebs -
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* Council of the Plebs Which political characteristics of the Roman Republic were adopted
later in other parts of the world? Explain. **There are lots of references
to this in the JAT textbook**
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Were Romans monotheistic or polytheistic? (circle one)
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What did the Romans base their Gods off of?
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Why were Romans concerned with pleasing the Gods?
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Over time Rome came into contact with other religions. Describe how
Romans treated new religions
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Origins &
Describe the location of Judea in relation to Rome.
Spread of
Why was Judea important to the Jews?
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For each date below,
1. describe how the Romans ruled Judea
2. how the Jews reacted to Roman rule
63 BCE
37 BCE
4 BCE
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According to the teachings of Jesus, what were the two most important
Jewish laws? Why were these two the most important?
Define parable:
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Why were the Romans fearful of Jesus?
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What was their response to their fear?
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After Jesus’s death, did Christianity continue to spread in Rome?
How?
Describe how Christian worship insulted the Romans. (4 insults)
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How did the Romans react to the insults?
Complete the flowchart about the Roman persecution of Christians.
Methods of Persecution
Results of Persecution
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Describe the Edict of Milan.
Describe Stoicism.
Philosophy
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Law
Describe Roman law and the Twelve Tables.
Describe the Roman concept of justice/natural law.
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What shortcomings or unfairnesses existed in Roman law?
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What are some examples of how Roman philosophy and law influence
us today?
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What Greek architectural ideas did the Romans adopt?
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What architectural features did the Romans add?
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What ONE substance did the Romans first use that we still use today?
Choose four Roman architectural and engineering achievements that
impress you most. Write a short description of each achievement.
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What is meant by the statement, “All roads lead to Rome”?
What are some examples of how Roman architecture and engineering
influence us today?
How was Roman art, especially sculptures, different from Greek art?
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Choose four types of Roman art that interest you. Write a short
description of each type.
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What are some examples of how Roman art influences us today?
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How did Greek literature influence Roman literature in terms of:
* writing/inspiration * recording history -
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* writing plays -
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Explain the use of satires AND odes in Roman literature.
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How did Roman literature influence later writers and modern-day
literature?