World History Chapter 6 Study Guide!! – Flashcards
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Classical Languages
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Latin was the official language of the Roman catholic church into the 20th century. the Greek language evolved from the Myceneans.
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Republic
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a form of gov. in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote.
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Jewish Diaspora
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centuries of Jewish exile from Greek word "dispersal" (the dipersal of Jews)
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Pax Romana
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A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D 180.
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Consul
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In the Roman Republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the gov.
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Julius Caesar
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A military leader who was elected consul in 59 B.C. with the help of Crassus and Pompey.(these men dominated Rome as a triumvirate, a group of three leaders).
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Augustus
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bishop in North Africa, one of the most important Fathers
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Twelve Tables
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Roman laws that were carved into 12 tablets and hung in the forum.
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The Gospels
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the new testament; the word of Jesus is spread through the gospels.
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The Huns
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warrior nomads who built their own imperial confederacy in central Europe and invaded Europe in 270 CE from Europe/ Russia to Manchuria
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Jesus
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A Jew born in Bethlehem(around 6-4 B.C), raised in Nazareth,
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Paul
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spends life preaching and interpreting
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Carthage
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location of the greatest phoenician colony.
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Plebian
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in ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisians, and merchants who made up most of the population.
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Patrician
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in ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class.
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Pompeii(city)
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Roman town; ash from volcano eruption A.D. 79 preserves art.
