Question 1

Summarize the life of Jesus Christ and the early spread of Christianity.Why did the Romans persecute Christians and not Jews?

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Student answers will vary.The chapter account is brief, so informed students may add details they happen to know.Students should be aware that Romans made an exception to the requirement of sacrifice to the Roman gods (or to the emperor)for the Jews alone.

Question 2

Discuss the position of women in the Roman Empire as presented in the chapter.How does it compare with that of women in earlier ages?

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Student answers will vary.Information is scattered throughout the chapter, so make sure answers are not drawn from only one section.

Question 3

The reign of Augustus is considered

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The reign of Augustus is often referred to as the Pax Romana or "Roman Peace", a time of relative stability and prosperity for the Roman Empire. Augustus' reforms and policies improved the economy, infrastructure, and military of Rome, making it a dominant power in the Mediterranean world. It is therefore considered a golden age for Rome.

Question 4

What were some of the third-century mystery religions, and why do you think Romans were attracted to them?

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Question 5

The principate refers to

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The principate refers to the period from Augustus to the death of Marcus Aurelius, which saw the establishment of the Roman Empire and the consolidation of imperial power. This period is characterized by the rule of a single emperor, who held both military and civilian authority, as well as the development of institutions such as the praetorian guard and the imperial bureaucracy.

Question 6

To defend the imperial borders, Augustus

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Augustus recognized that it was not feasible to continue expanding and defending the borders with the same tactics as in the past. Instead, he employed a combination of negotiation, buffer states, and local troop concentrations to protect the empire's borders. This allowed for a more sustainable defense system that could be maintained over the long term.

Question 7

Roman law is one of Rome's most influential legacies.From reading what is said in the chapter about it, describe some of its features and explain why it had such an impact on later ages.Can you make any comparisons with American law, as you know it?

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Question 8

Being both astute and infinitely diplomatic, which of the following was not used by Octavian (Augustus)to avoid a second Ides of March?

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The use of the Roman military as a threat and a terrorizing segment of the government was actually a tactic used by Octavian to consolidate his power and maintain control. Therefore, it cannot be considered a diplomatic move to avoid a second Ides of March.

Question 9

What was the Third-Century Crisis? Explain how Rome could descend from peace and prosperity to a century of troubles that threatened the very existence of the empire.

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Question 10

Much has been written, filmed, and portrayed about the gladiators and the arenas of Rome.Aside from the gory side of the games, did the arena symbolize other aspects of the Roman Empire?

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Question 11

Why is the Augustan Age considered a high point of cultural achievement?

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Question 12

Which is not one of the Julio-Claudian Emperors?

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All of the other options (B) Nero, (C) Caligula, (D) Tiberius, and (E) Augustus are considered Julio-Claudian Emperors as they were all members of the imperial family that descended from Julius Caesar and Augustus. Titus was also an emperor, but he was not a member of the Julio-Claudian family as he was the son of Vespasian, who founded the Flavian dynasty.

Question 13

Which is not one of Virgil's works?

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Metamorphoses is a work by Ovid, not Virgil.

Question 14

The features of the imperial economy under Augustus included

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Question 15

Discuss the measures taken by Augustus to restore order and stability to Rome.What were the theory and the practice of the Principate?

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Question 16

Describe the peace and prosperity of the Pax Romana.

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Question 17

For the urban poor, Augustus provided

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Augustus provided public works programs to create employment opportunities for the urban poor. He also distributed free grain to them to ensure that they had access to food. Additionally, he provided entertainment such as gladiator games and theatrical performances to distract them from their problems.

Question 18

In what way did Tacitus' views differ from Augustus' own perspective of his achievements? What does this say about the public perception of the ruling office? How has this changed - if at all - from when Rome was a Republic?

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Question 19

What were some examples of threats to Roman imperial frontiers in the third century A.D.? How did Rome attempt to cope with the danger?

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Question 20

What were some features of Romanization throughout the Roman Empire?

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