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Ancient Civ

Ancient Civ. Ch. 5-3 and 5-4. Romans Apply Science and Math. Used concrete Volcanic ash Excelled in engineering Bridges, buildings, aqueducts Built aqueducts To get water. New Laws. Used to have two sets of laws Civil law for citizens Laws for the rest

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Ancient Civ

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  1. Ancient Civ Ch. 5-3 and 5-4

  2. Romans Apply Science and Math • Used concrete • Volcanic ash • Excelled in engineering • Bridges, buildings, aqueducts • Built aqueducts • To get water

  3. New Laws • Used to have two sets of laws • Civil law for citizens • Laws for the rest • Now everyone under the same laws within Rome

  4. Rome Tolerates Diversity • Different religions • Cult of Isis • Offered women equal status with men • Persian god Mithras • Good over evil and life after death • Generally, Rome allowed the worship of other gods

  5. Divisions Arise is Judea • 63 B.C. Rome conquered Judea • Most Jews lived in Judea • Jews were split on whether to support Rome’s rule or not • Many started a revolt, believing a messiah was on his way, to help lead them to freedom

  6. A Jewish Rebellion Is Defeated • Rebellion was met with crushing force • Roman leveled Jerusalem • Jews moved from Judea • Rabbis preserved Jewish laws

  7. Jesus Begins Preaching • Born about 4 B.C. • Descendant of King David of Israel • Mother Mary • Grew up in Nazareth • Followed Jewish law • Started preaching to those around him, recruited 12 disciples to help him in his mission • apostles

  8. Jesus Teaches New Beliefs • Jesus believed in one God • Accepted the 10 Commandments • Rooted in Jewish law • Many believed he was the messiah • Emphasized forgiveness

  9. Condemned to Death • Jesus traveled to Jerusalem during the time of Passover • Exodus from Egypt • Romans feared he would inflame those eager to end Roman rule • Arrested by the Romans • Crucifixion

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