Chapter 2: The Expansion and Fall of Rome
Study Guide
Directions: Review the following information for the Ch.2 (Rome) Test. You may want to begin this when we start the unit, writing the answers on flash cards. The test will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions, and total 80 points (2 points each).
Study Suggestions:
· Read, follow along and complete all class work/homework thoroughly throughout the unit.
· Ask questions when unclear.
· Re-read when necessary.
· Read through your notes and lesson reviews each evening.
· Make flash cards (for every lesson, during the lesson; not just at the end).
· Test yourself and have others test you (using flash cards?)
· Always complete the study guide
· Studying should begin early, when the unit begins, and continue throughout, so that all you have to do at the end is review. Do not procrastinate!
1. Understand the importance of the following people:
a. Tarquin the Proud
b. Augustus
c. Justinian
d. Diocletian
e. Constantine
f. Clovis
2. Know the definitions AND importance of the following terms:
a. Stoicism b. Schism c. 476 AD d. Mosaics
e. Religious Icons (and impact on Christianity) f. Aqueducts
g. Latin h. Christianity
3. Describe the developments and expansions of BOTH the Roman and Byzantine empires. Who were the Romans culturally influenced by? (Think origins and geography.)
4. Know the causes for the decline and collapse of the Roman Empire. Who invaded? What were the INTERNAL and EXTERNAL causes?
5. Identify the important legacies of the Romans. Think about the impact over time of the Roman’s developments and the six themes of history. For example, what is a legacy of Rome that is related to… Government? Belief Systems? Economics? Culture? Science and Technology? Etc.
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6. Describe the origin, development, and the impact of Christianity on the Roman Empire.
7. Understand the different categories we look for when we annotate. For example, know the difference between patterns, summaries, interpretations, etc. (Find this info. at the top of your annotative notes).
8. Understand Roman government. Who could vote? How were powers checked? What are some legacies of Roman government that parallel (or are similar to) the government of the United States?
9. Understand the six themes of history and how each are present within the chapter. Think about examples of geography, economics, government, belief systems, culture, and science and technology within Rome.
10. Review all maps in Chapter 2, particularly (pg. 55). Although you will not be memorizing the maps, understand how to interpret them.
11. Understand the geography of Rome. For example, which body or water was surrounded by Rome, and on which body of water did Rome find its origin? Does Rome have mountains? Why do civilizations typically begin near bodies of water (Origin)?