Study

YR4 TERM 3 HUMANITIES (Week 1-6)

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • How was the Roman Republic different from when it was a Kingdom?
    Instead of having one ruler, the people started to elect their leaders.
  • The Plebeians made up the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd level of the Roman's social pyramid?
    Second level.
  • What was the highest position in the government of the Roman Republic?
    Consul
  • Rome is the capital city of which country today?
    Italy
  • The tribunes and assemblies were the top of the Roman government. True/ False
    False
  • The Ancient Roman society was divided into how many groups?
    3.
  • Romans had their own names for various regions and countries. What did they call France?
    Gaul
  • Ancient Rome began as a Kingdom. How was Rome governed as a Kingdom?
    A Roman Kingdom was ruled by a King.
  • What is the name of the powerful Roman general who eventually became the dictator of Rome?
    Julius Caesar.
  • Why did the Senators assassinate Julius Caesar?
    He was becoming too powerful and they did not want a king-like ruler.
  • Provide one reason the Romans wanted to expand their empire.
  • List down four examples of Roman sculptures.
    Full statue, bust, sarcophagus and relief.
  • What is the difference between a Roman and a Greek sculpture?
    Greek: Idealistic Roman: Realistic
  • Why did the Romans rebel against the kings during the Roman Kingdom period?
    Some of these kings were violent and cruel.
  • The first Roman Emperor established a period known as Pax Romana. What does it mean?
    Roman peace.
  • The ______________________ were at the top of Roman society.
    Patricians
  • How long did the war between the Carthage and Roman last?
    100 years
  • Roman literature include _____________, _____________, _____________and _____________.
    poems, speeches, histories and works of philosophy.
  • Who founded the Roman Empire and became the first emperor?
    Caesar Augustus
  • Sculptures that were part of a wall.
    Relief
  • The Romans were ruled by kings from the _______________ tribe
    Etruscans
  • What are the jobs of the consuls elected by the people?
    One consul led the government. The other consul was responsible for the army.
  • Sculptures of just a person's head.
    Bust
  • How many consuls will be elected every year?
    two.
  • Where did the Romans usually display their sculptures?
    homes, places of work, public spaces and public buildings.
  • This ________________ were the common people of the Ancient Roman society.
    Plebeians
  • Which languages today are influenced by Latin?
    English, French and Italian
  • Sculptures on tombs.
    Sarcophagus
  • Large sculpture of a standing figure.
    Full statue
  • What was the main language used in Ancient Rome?
    Latin
  • What are the four types of Roman art?
    sculptures, Paintings, Mosaics and images on pottery.