Rome and Han

Historically, what is meant by the term Romanization?

• A process of the Roman government forcing subjects to adhere to Judaism.

• The spread of Roman culture and the Latin language in areas conquered by the Romans, which left a lasting influence on Western Civilization.

• The emergence of written Roman law during the Republican era of Roman history, which continues to shape many law codes today.

• The collapse of Roman influence in the distant areas of Western Europe during the 4th century.

A roughly 200 year period of Roman peace and innovation in known as what?

• Hellenistic Age

• Byzantine Era

• Pax Romana

• Pax Sinica

What is Latifundia?

• The standard legal code of the Roman republic

• The northernmost region of the Roman empire

• An early form of Latin that morphed into the Romance languages

• A large plantation estate, using slave labor

What are some features that make the Pantheon a uniquely Roman construction?

• It features a roman dome, but combines a Greek-inspired exterior with Roman arch-based design.

• It uses Corinthian columns.

• The temples functions as a sun dial as well as a temple.

• It features statues to polytheistic gods throughout its interior.

What is the significance of the Edict of Milan?

• Allowed for Christian persecution to increase

• Forced all Roman citizens to speak Latin

• Granted freedom of religion throughout the Roman empire

• Officially ended the Roman Republic

What city did the Romans build to act as a new capital of the Eastern Half (aka: Byzantine) of the Empire?

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• London

The concept that the power to rule is given by the god(s), and can be lost due to rebellion, is what?

• Legalism

• Pax Sinica

• King of Kings

• Mandate of Heaven

Define Filial Piety.

• Humans are chaotic, and laws exists for safety.

• Showing obedience and respect to elders and parents.

• The purpose of life is to eliminate desire.

• A civil servant who gains entry through a series of examinations

Laotze is the founder of what belief system (that centers around an all-powerful force that unifies all things)?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

The Mandarin Civil Service was a meritocracy. What does that mean?

• Obedience to one's elders and family was most important.

• Only wealthy individuals were allowed to become Mandarins.

• Individuals were required to pass an examination to gain a position in the civil service.

• The Mandarin Civil Service was established to build a society based on the rules of Taoism.