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222061089PatricianThis was a wealthy land owner in the Roman Republic. They had more representation in government compared to Plebians.0
222061090PlebianThese were independent farmers who were often poorer than patricians. They prior to the Plebian Reforms had little influence in Roman government, however theyeventually gained more representation after the Plebian Reforms.1
222061091Roman RepublicThis was the period of time where the Senate (And other positions) ruled Rome. This period of time saw a representative government in Rome versus a dictatorship. This period ended after Julius Cesaer ousted the Senate and became dictator of Rome. (Roman Empire) Itlso saw great expansion.2
222061092Julius CaesarHe was a strong general who eventually became strong enough that he was able to oust the Senate and become dictator of Rome.3
222061093Roman EmpireStarting with Caesar Augustus, it was a highly centralized empire with a central law code, many public works projects, and strong leadership. it followed the Roman Republic and extended across Western Europe around the Mediterranean into Northern Africa and Western Asia.4
222061094AugustusHe was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. He led during the beginning of the Pax Romana, built up infrastructure, and overall ruled over a stable and strong empire. (Often viewed as the best and strongest leader of the Roman Empire.)He attempted to deify Julius Caesar in order to add a divine right to his kingship.5
222061095AqueductsThese were water lines which, constructed by Romans, which brought fresh water to Roman cities.6
222061096Pax RomanaThis was the zenith of the Roman Empire. This was period (Starting with Augustus) of stablility and prosperity (For Many). (First 100 years of Roman Empire)7
222061097ChristianityFounded during the Reign of the Roman Empire, it was started by the ideas of Jesus and eventually was spread through Rome by Paul. Its followers were persecuted because they refused to acknowledge Roman Gods and it as a whole was not as well established as other religions. (ex: Judaism) it was eventually accepted by Romans under the reign of Constantine.8
222061098PaulHe was the primarily person who spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.9
222061099Constantine/Edict of MilanHe was the ruler of Rome who was the first to accept Christianity. The Edict of Milan ordered to halt the persecution of Christians in Rome.10
222061100Shi HuangdiPart of the Qin Dynasty, He unified China and created a highly centralized government in China. He standardized writing, weights and measures, and took on a variety of other challenges to help better unify China.11
222061101QinThis was the dynasty which unified China. Shi Huangdi was a part of this dynasty. This dynasty emphasized legalism and was ruthless in its leadership.12
222061102HanThis was one of the strongest dynasty's in Imperial China. The ___ dynasty saw such leaders as Wu and Gaozu. The ____ dynasty had a very centralized government which saw innovations such as the Horse Collar, Crossbow trigger, and the mill, and an overall strengthening of China.13
222061103Emperor WuOften called the Martial Emperor, he built a strong army and focused on controlling the borders and expanding. Part of the Han dynasty, he controlled his empire with a large bureaucracy, a large army, and he controlled the trade of common goods such as Alcohol and salt.14
222096081Plebian ReformsThese were reforms made under the Roman Republic which granted Plebians more representation in government.15
222096082PrincipanteThis title which literally mean "First among equals" was given by Augustus Caesar to himself in order to alleviate fears the Senate had about his position of power.16
222096083XionguThis was a highly nomadic "barbaric" group which invaded China (During Han) and, by some historians, thought to have invaded India. (During Gupta)17

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