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This document provides an overview of the units and topics to be covered in a World History I class, including the origins and spread of Judaism and Christianity in ancient Rome from 500 BCE to 500 CE. It outlines key terms and concepts related to the early Roman Republic and Empire, the decline of Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and the adoption of Byzantine culture in Russia. The class will have a test on February 12th covering these units, with a format of multiple choice, identifications, mapping/geography, chronology, and open response writing questions.

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Rome Study Guide

This document provides an overview of the units and topics to be covered in a World History I class, including the origins and spread of Judaism and Christianity in ancient Rome from 500 BCE to 500 CE. It outlines key terms and concepts related to the early Roman Republic and Empire, the decline of Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and the adoption of Byzantine culture in Russia. The class will have a test on February 12th covering these units, with a format of multiple choice, identifications, mapping/geography, chronology, and open response writing questions.

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World History I Ruback: 09-10

Unit III: Ancient Rome including early Judaism and Christianity


500 BCE-500 CE
Test: Friday, February 12th

Unit Essential Question: How do the actions of leaders impact people’s culture, traditions
and beliefs?

3.4: The Origins of Judaism? (72-76)


• What are the origins, traditions and beliefs of Judaism?
• What factors contributed to its geographical spread?
Key Terms: Abraham, Torah, Moses, Exodus, covenant, monotheism

6.3: The Rise of Christianity (153-157)


• What are the origins of Christianity?
• How does the introduction of another monotheistic religion challenge civilization at the
time?
• What impact did the Romans have on the development of Judaism and Christianity?
Key Terms: Jesus, Peter, Paul, Diaspora, Constantine, heresy, Edict of Milan, Theodosius

6.1 The Romans Create a Republic (141-145)


• How did Rome begin? How were they influenced by their neighbors?
• How did Rome evolve into a republic?
• What ways can we compare the Roman Republic to the US system of government?
Key Terms: republic, patrician, plebeian, tribune, consul, senate, dictator, legion, Punic Wars,
Hannipal, Scipo.

6.2 The Roman Empire Brings Change (146-152)


• In what ways did military success and economic prosperity create social problems in the
Roman Republic?
• What role did Julius Caesar play in the decline of the republic and the rise of an empire?
• How did the struggle for power after the death of Caesar affect the leadership of
Augustus, Marc Anthony, and Cleopatra?
• What were characteristics of the Pax Romana (think about PERSIA GEMS)?
• How did the Pax Romana allow ideas and goods to spread? How did the system of
government create stability in Rome for centuries?
Key Terms: First Triumvirate, Second Triumvirate, absolute ruler, Pax Romana

6.4 The Decline of the Roman Empire (158-162)


• What were some problems that Rome faced in the third centry?
• What actions did emperors Diocletian and Constantine take to slow the decline of the
Roman Empire?
• What caused the final collapse of the Roman Empire? What threat did the Huns bring
from Germanic regions.
Key Terms: inflation, mercentary, Diocletian, Constantine, Constantinople and Attila.

11.1 Byzantium Become the New Rome (269-273)


• Describe the accomplishments of the Emperor Justinian
• Compare and contrast the Byzantine Empire and Rome
• Describe the relationship between the Byzantine Empire and Christianity
• What were the reasons for the schism of 1054?
Key Terms: Justinian, Theodora, Justinian Code, Hagia Sophia, patriarch, icon, iconoclast,
excommunication, schism

11.2 Russians adopt Byzantine Culture (274-278)


• How did the Slavs absorb Greek and Byzantine ideas?
• What cultures defined the early history of Russia?
Key Terms: slavs, boyars, Olga, Vladimir, Yaroslav the Wise, Alexander, Nevsky, Czar

Test Format
• multiple choice
• identifications
• mapping/geography
• chronology
• open response writing

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