Roman Religion

Christianity and Judaism: monotheistic

Romans had many gods, plus at times th emperor was viewed as a god

AD 66: a group of Jews called the Zealots tried to rebel, but Roman troops put them down and burned them

Persecution of Christians, Romans were harsh toward those who would not worship the emperor

Christians were considered a cult at the beginning, often used for entertainment but even though this was happening Christians grew quickly

We have a test tomorrow!!! Multiple Choice

Roman Republic vs. Roman Empire

Youtube Movie!

Today in class we watched a movie on Youtube about the Roman empire but there was a twist. This time instead of watching it and taking notes on our computers we took them on PAPER!! I did take notes but I forgot the paper so I cant copy them down I will tomorrow!

Yesterdays Class

Yesterday in class we went over a couple quizzes one that I did good on and one that I didnt do so well on. But I have the answers so I can study for the final exam which is coming up or for any future tests that we will have on the subjects.

Rap Project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBsViE7jKFE Panda

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWhxCB0ndJE Parrot

Cant fit through the kitchen door?

Today in class we took ANOTHER pop quiz which I dont think I did so hot on it. I am reviewing the two papers that we had to read and answer questions about. I hope theres nothing to difficult tomorrow in class.

Cant fit through the kitchen door?

Today in class we took ANOTHER pop quiz which I dont think I did so hot on it. I am reviewing the two papers that we had to read and answer questions about. I hope theres nothing to difficult tomorrow in class.

Tonights definitions and questions!

Definitions

Consul: the highest elected office of the Roman Republic
Veto: a way of saying "I forbid"
Senate: a political institution in ancient Rome it was one of the most enduring institutions in Roman history.
Assembly: political institutions where the people who had the final say in decisions with the government.
Dictator: is a ruler who has complete control and power but without hereditary ascension such as a monarch.
Mercenary: a person who takes part in an armed conflict, who is not a national or a party to the conflict, and is "motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by the desire for private gain.

Questions

1) a. The plebeians didnt like the government in early Rome because they didnt have many opportunities to do anything like lead an army or be in the government.

  b. Plebeians gained some power and rights when they decided to stop fighting in the army unless the patricians let them be a part of things.

  c. The plebeians made things more equal for all, enslavement by debt was ended and they had a code of laws called the twelve tables.

2) The Romans thought they had a balanced government because they had a little of every government which would make it fair. 

3) The people who had been conquered had different laws so that it was a complete change from what it used to be.

4) a. They were three times as big as Rome, wealthy with a very strong navy.

    b. Warfare was important in Rome, they had a lot of people from Italy they could call on.