Transcript Flashcards for Rome Test

Lowest Class in Roman Society
Slaves
Middle Class made of peasants,
artisans and shopkeepers
Plebians
Wealthy class. Originally had all the
Power
Patricians
Time of Peace in Roman Empire
Pax Romana
Appointed horse as consul
Great Grandson of Augustus
Caligula
Emperor associated with Pax
Romana; First Emperor
Augustus
Allowed Romans to follow any
religion
Constantine
Named Dictator for life and
murdered by senators
Caesar
Created largest Roman Empire
Trajan
Built Large wall for defense
Hadrian
Blamed for Fire in Rome,
Committed Suicide
Nero
Large Arena used for gladiator
fights, Chariot races, and reenactments.
Colosseum
An item that is not necessary to
survive but is wanted. Often a
sign of wealth
Luxury item
An item that is brought into a
country from another area
Import
An item/good that a country has
a surplus of and is able to ship
out to make a profit
Export
Rome’s leading import
Grain
Rome’s leading export
Wine and Olive Oil
Rome’s economy was
dominated by what 2 things
Agriculture and Trade
This was an area in the center
of most Roman cities, used as a
meeting place
Forum
Set up in a grid pattern, used for
defense, trade and everyday life
Roads
These were used for relaxing
and socializing. Heated by an
underground furnace
Roman Baths
These were prisoners of war,
slaves, and criminals who were
taught to fight till the death
Gladiators
Series of special channels used
to bring fresh water into the
cities
Aqueducts
New building material
developed by Romans
concrete
Supreme God
Jupiter
Queen of the gods
Juno
What other civilization had a
large impact on Roman
Religious beliefs
Greeks
Study your trade extended
response answer from Thursday