Vocab unit 1 chapter 6 Flashcards

98208041	Pax Romana	A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180.	0
98208042	Punic Wars	A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.	1
98208043	plebeian	of the common people of ancient Rome	2
98208044	paterfamilias	the head male (eldest) representative of a Roman family (anyone under his hand--this includes extended family and slaves), only one with legal capacity; all family property in his hands; ROMAN: ancient rome	3
98208045	Cleopatra VII	tried to reestablish Egypt's independence; her involvement with Rome led to her suicide and defeat	4
98208046	Battle of Actium	battle between Marcus Antony and Octavian for control of the empire. Octavian won in 31 B.C.	5
98208047	Constantine	Roman Emperor (4th century A.D.) who promoted tolerance to all religions in the Roman Empire and legalized Christianity	6
98208048	Edict of Milan	issued by Constantine in 313, ended the "great persecution" and legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire	7
98208049	oligarchy	form of government in which a few people have the power	8
98208050	Mark Antony	general and ally of Caesar, divided the Roman world with Octavian, committed suicide with Cleopatra	9
98208051	stoicism	(philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno	10
98208052	Octavian Augustus Cesear	Formed Second Triumvirate in 43BC with Antony and Lepidus after Caesar's death,reduced power of the Senate, began a period known as Pax Romana or Roman Peace	11