Exam 6: The Roman Empire

Because of concerns of security and fear of the possible weakening of traditional Roman values, Roman troops were always kept in isolation and away from the local communities where they were stationed.

define the following term: -Romanization

The praetorian guard came to play an important role in making and deposing emperors.

define the following term: -Vespasian and the Flavians

The "good emperor" Marcus Aurelius was regarded as a philosopher king deeply influenced by the principles of

define the following term: -Jesus and Christ

define the following term: -the imperial cult

Which one of the following mystery cults had a great following, especially among the urban poor

Livy was best known in the Augustan Age for his

define the following term: -Ulpian

The "terrible third century" was made terrible by all of the following except

define the following term: -Julio-Claudians

Which of the following statements about the Roman Senate under Augustus is accurate?

Marcus Aurelius' cruel son, who was strangled by his wrestling partner in 192 C.E. was

The greatest historian of the "silver age" of Latin literature was

The word "gospels" means

Which of the following argued that women should be subservient to men?

Much Roman art was created by Greek artists and craftspeople whose work demonstrated the realism and attention to detail prized by the Romans.

define the following term: -Tertullian

One of the famous jurists of the Early Empire responsible for completing the basic natural rights principles vital to the Western world was