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| When was the first Triumvirate formed and by who? |
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| Julius Caesar 100 to 44 B.C., Gnaeus Pompeius 106 to 48 B.C. and Marcus Licinius Crassus 115 to 53 B.C. formed the Triumvirate in 60 B.C. |
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| How did the Triumvirate divide the power? |
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| Caesar wanted to have military glory, Crassus wanted Asian taxes and Pompey wanted land for his veterans. |
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| When and how did the Triumvirate break apart? |
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Definition
| Crassus was killed by his enemies the Parthians, Pompey was bought by the Senate then was killed by Caesar who later came to power. |
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| When was Caesar born and who was he related to? |
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| He was born in 100 B.C. and the Famous Marius was his step-Uncle and his Uncle was consul. |
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| Who did Crassus defeat and who took his credit? |
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Definition
| He killed Spartacus' army of 70,000 slaves with only 6 legions. Pompey killed a few fleeing prisoners and claimed credit for ending the war. |
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| Why did the citizens support Caeser's invasion of Rome? |
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| He was a man of the people out for the average citizen instead of the few rich and corrupt government officials. |
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| How did Caesar attempt to solve debt problems? |
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Definition
| He forbid coin hordage and forced people to spend their money to strengthen the economy. He also cut out all interest due after the civil war. |
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Term
| How long did Julius Caesar rule and who was his heir? |
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| He ruled for 16 months some time between 49 to 44 B.C. His rightful heir was Octavian who was his great-nephew. |
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| He was murdered by over 20 of his own senators. |
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Term
| When and who formed the second Triumvirate? |
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| The Second Triumvirate was formed by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus(Octavius), Marcus Antonius and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus in 43 B.C. |
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Term
| How was Rome divided by the Second Triumvirate? |
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| Octavius took the West, Antony took the East and Lepidus took Africa. |
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Term
| What did Octavius do to Lepidus when Lepidus tried to take Sicily? |
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| Octavius forced Lepidus into retirement early and kept a close eye on him for the rest of his life. |
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