The Pax Romana – Flashcards
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What was the Pax Romana?
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The first 200 years of the Roman Empire that were peaceful and prosperous
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What advancements were made during the Pax Romana? (Sara eats apples and lemons)
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Science, Engineering, Architecture, art, and Literature
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The was created after Astrologers studied the stars?
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The Calendar
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What was studied to create better ways to grow crops?
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Plants and Animals
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What was Galen's accomplishments?
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He studied the human heart made many discoveries
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What nationality was Galen?
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Greek
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Did future generations consider his teachings important?
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Yes, they were used for senturies after his death
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What was the new building MATERIAL in Rome?
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cement
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What type of design did Romans use to build their new roads?
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A layered design
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What building design did the Romans utilize in many structures?
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Arch
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What were the structures that brought fresh water into the city. Utilized the Arch!
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Aqueducts
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What did Romans use to create vaults?
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Combining many arches
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Why did Romans use vaults?
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to build larger rooms
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What was the Coliseum?
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a very famous large theater or sports arena
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What were Roman artists known for? Mary prints summaries
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Mosaics, paintings and statues
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Who was the famous writer known for creating the Epic Aeneid?
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Virgil
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Who was the famous writer who wrote poems about Roman mythology?
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Ovid
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What were other subjects Romans flourished in? Hannah slapped Diane
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Histories, Speeches, and Dramas
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Romans spoke what language throughout the Roman Empire?
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Latin
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What were the later languages that developed from Latin called?
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Romance Languages
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What were the Romance Languages? (I'll Feed Sara Pudding and Rice)
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Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian
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Is English a Romance Language?
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No
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Does English have Latin Roots?
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Yes
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What did the Romans develop to keep other Romans in line?
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A legal system (Civil Law)
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What was the legal system that the Romans developed called?
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Civil Law
