Chapter 7-The Roman Empire (Sections 1-3 pages 151-169) World History Sanchez Name _____________________________________ Augustus's rule began a period of peace in Rome called the Pax Romana. Problems are later caused by a lack of clear vision for how to choose a new ruler. Roman society during the empire continued the philosophy, art, and literature traditions of Greece. Two key philosophies were Epicureanism and Stoicism and the main writing was the Aeneid by Virgil. The size of the Roman Empire allows a new religion to spread called Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. During the 200's the empire began to collapse but momentarily rose again under the rule of Diocletian. Eventually the empire split into two halves and the emperor Constantine moved the capital from Rome to Constantinople and was the first emperor to recognize Christianity. Section 1-Augustus's Rule Began the Pax Romana What does the term "Pax Romana" mean? How did Augustus's policies allow for the period of peace? What was the common money of Rome? Why was having common currency important to Rome? What were some of the changes begun by Augustus? What new building material was introduced in Rome? What was the purpose of the civil service created by Augustus? Who was Augustus's successor? What are the rulers after Augustus called and why? What were the emperors of Rome like? Who were the Five Good Emperors or Adoptive Emperors? Why was the Good Emperors' rule considered good? What problems occurred during Marcus Aurelius's rule? Section 2-Romans extended Greek culture What were some of the benefits of being a part of the Roman empire? What was Epicureanism? What was Stoicism? What were some of the teachings of Zeno? What book did Marcus Aurelius write about Stoicism? What did Livy write? What did Virgil write? What was the Aeneid about? What took place during the "silver age" of Roman literature? What type of writings did Juvenal write? What did Tacitus write? What is viewed as the crowning achievement of Roman architecture? What was the Pantheon? What were some of the basic standards of Roman justice? What took place at the Collosseum? What was life like for the wealthy in Rome? What was life like in Rome for the poor? Why were the poor in Rome better off than in some areas? What were villas? Chapter 7-The Roman Empire (Sections 3-4 pages 160-169) World History Sanchez Name _____________________________________ Section 3-Christianity spread through the empire What led Judas Maccabee to stage a revolt in 165 B.C.? When did Jerusalem fall under the control of Rome? In what records are there details of Jesus life? When did Jesus begin his ministry? Who was John the Baptist? What were the teachings of Jesus? What are apostles? What are parables? What is the Golden Rule? What does the word Messiah mean? What was Jesus sentenced to death? According to the Gospels what happened to Jesus after his death? Who was Saul or Paul? How was Saul converted to Christianity? Why did the Pax Romana allow Christianity to spread? What was the influence of Paul on Christianity? Who did Christianity most appeal to? Who were the Zealots? What were two rebellions against Rome led by Jews and what was the outcome? Who was the first emperor to order the persecution of the Christians? What are martyrs? What is a bishop? Who was the first bishop of Rome? What is the Petrine Doctrine? Section 4-Rome's empire declined and fell When did the Roman empire begin to decline? What are the three stages of the decline of Rome? What were the three main sources of the Roman economy? How did trade in Rome get interrupted? Why did the Roman government decrease the amount of silver in its coins? What is inflation? What were some of the military troubles faced by Rome? Why were fewer people willing to serve in the Roman government? Who were the two emperors that saved Rome for another 200 years? What were the reforms introduced by Diocletian? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What were the problems with Diocletian's reforms? What made Constantine convert to Christianity? What was in the Edict of Milan? To what city did Constantine move the capital? What were the four advantages of the new capital? What was the new name given to the capital? What was the third phase of Rome's decline? Describe the Germanic tribes? Who were the Huns? Who was the first barbarian to attack and conquer Rome in 410? In 455 who conquered Rome? Who was Attila the Hun? What stopped Attila from taken Rome? Who was the last Roman emperor? ?? ?? ?? ?? 7