Flashcard on Ancient Rome

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What was the Pax Romana?

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A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire

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What is an aqueduct?

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A channel that moves water over land.

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What is baptism?

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A ritual cleansing by plunging into water

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What does crucifixion refer to?

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A type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross

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Who is a martyr?

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A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

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What is a parable?

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A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

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What is an epistle?

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A letter (form of communication)

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What does Greco Roman refer to?

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The cultural mixing of both ancient Greek and Roman traditions

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What is a mosaic?

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A picture made from chips of colored stone or glass.

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What is oratory?

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The art of public speaking