The Fall of Rome

What were the two main social classes of the Roman Republic?

• Generals and soldiers

• Emperors and Civilians

• Plebeians and Patricians

• Romans and Carthaginians

What were the duties of the Roman Senate?

• Controlled finances and involved with foreign affairs and some military matters.

• Told people what to do.

• Dominate the country.

• To NOT support Rome.

What are the Twelve Tables?

• This week's History homework.

• A table with 12 legs.

• A food list.

• Laws that were written down.

What did the People's Assembly do for Roman citizens (people) ?

• Sent people to jail.

• Make laws for Plebeians (eventually for all citizens)

• Gave citizens food.

• Set people free.

True or False: The Roman Republic is one of the main influences for the U.S. government.

• True

• False

Why was it difficult for Rome to communicate quickly or efficiently throughout the empire?

• The empire was so large.

• The empire was too small.

• The empire did not know how to communicate with one another.

At the height of the Roman Empire, why was it difficult for Rome’s army to defend?

• Rome wanted to keep expanding.

• The empire’s vast size made it difficult.

• The empire was easily defended.

What happened as a result of Rome’s increase on Military Spending?

• They had less people living in Rome.

• They had less soldiers for their army.

• Military spending slowed technological advancement (bridges,roads, aqueducts)

What happened in 285 AD that made Rome more easy to govern? [for a short while at leat]

• Emperor Diocletian added more people to the Senate.

• • Emperor Diocletian splits the empire into two parts

• Emperor Diocletian made the empire smaller.

What did the rise of Christianity do in the Roman Empire?

• Christianity did not spread its teachings in the Roman Empire.

• • It undermined religious traditions, such as treating the Roman Emperor as a god.

• Made the Christians look like gods.