Roman Empire and Mare Nostrum Flashcard

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What does "Mare Nostrum" translate to in English?

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Our sea

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By the second century, what happened to the Roman Empire?

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It became very unstable and began to fall apart

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Why did the Romans call the Mediterranean Sea "Mare Nostrum"?

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Because they conquered all the land around it.

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Based on the map, which region was NOT part of the Roman Empire at its height? Gaul, Egypt, Britain, India

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India

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When asked about his coming death, Aurelius said “Death smiles at us all, all we can do is smile back.” What do you think Aurelius mean by this?

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He accepted death as a natural part of life.

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What happened to Marcus Aurelius in 184 AD?

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He died, and his son Commodus became emperor.

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How did Aurelius’s death affect the Roman Empire?

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The Roman Empire began its long decline.

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Who was Commodus?

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The son of Marcus Aurelius and the last good emperor.

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What was one major reform Diocletian made to the Roman Empire?

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He increased the number of legions and toured the empire to inspect its defenses.

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Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire into two parts?

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He thought the empire was too large for one ruler.