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Rome
The Roman Republic and Empire
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12th Grade
08/09/2012

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I AM A CITIZEN OF ROME
Definition
People throughout the Roman Empire were proud to say "Civis Romanus Sum", what does this mean?
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TIBER RIVER
Definition
First location of Rome
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LATINS
Definition
The first settlers of Rome
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ETRUSCANS
Definition
Are the people who lived in prosperous trading cities to the north and west of Rome. They are the most civilized people in Italy.
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SERVIUS TULLIUS
Definition
Last Etruscan King
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LATIUM
Definition
Where the first Romans settled
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ETRUSCAN KINGS
Definition
First people who ruled Rome and grew into a great city
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LUCIUS JUNIUS BRUTUS
Definition
Who drove out the etruscans and established the republic?
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REPUBLIC
Definition
a government without a king
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NO.
Definition
Is the republic a democracy?
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PATRICIANS
Definition
Wealthy land owners
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CONSULS
Definition
They directed the daily affairs of governing; the treasurers of the republic; also the final judge.
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PATRES; FATHERS
Definition
patrician came from the latin word _______, meaning ________.
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1. SENATE
2. ASSEMBLY
Definition
The Republic is composed of:
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300 PATRICIANS
Definition
The Senate is composed of:
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ASSEMBLY OF THE CENTURIES
Definition
This assembly is the most important of all; they work for military purposes
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IMPERIUM
Definition
Consists of the two Consuls; they make the final judgement
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PRAETOR
Definition
Judge; explains the laws
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ASSEMBLY OF TRIBES
Definition
Represents the common people
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CENSOR
Definition
Counts the population of Rome for the tax
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LATIN LEAGUE
Definition
Consists of Rome and its allies
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THE FORUM
Definition
Built by the Etruscans as their central public square
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1. THEY ONLY HELD OFFICE FOR A YEAR
2. THEY HAVE THE POWER TO VETO
Definition
Why can't consuls be king?
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SENATE
Definition
The most powerful part of the government of the republic
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THE SENATE AND THE PEOPLE OF ROME
SENATVS POPVLVS QVE ROMANVS
Definition
The military banners,carried by the Roman armies bore the letters SPQR, what does this mean?
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PLEBEIANS
Definition
How do Romans call the common people?
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THEY DIDN'T HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS WITH THE PATRICIANS.
Definition
Why did the plebeians fight the senate?
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THEY STOPPED PAYING TAXES AND SERVING THE ARMY
Definition
How did the plebeians threaten the senate?
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TO AVOID CIVIL WAR
Definition
Why did the senate gave the plebeians some rights?
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THE TWELVE TABLES
Definition
It is where the Roman laws for plebeians written down
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1. THEY CAN'T BE ENSLAVED FOR DEBTS
2. THEY CAN MARRY PARTICIANS
3. THEY CAN BE CONSULS AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE
Definition
What rights did the plebeians receive?
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TRIBUNES
Definition
Who was hired to protect the plebeians rights?
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GAULS
Definition
Who attacked Rome and made the senate require the plebeians and the patricians to serve as soldiers?
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LEGION
Definition
It is the basic army unit of Rome
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3,000 TO 6,000 INFANTRY
100 HORSEBACK
Definition
What composes a roman legion?
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PUNIC WAR
Definition
Rome went to war with Carthage, a city in North Africa, founded by Phoenicians. What do you call this war?
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PUNIC CAME FROM THE WORD "PHOENICIA"
Definition
Why is it called Punic War?
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IN ROME'S ALLIES IN SOUTH ITALY AND IN THE SUPPLY OF GRAIN FROM SICILY
Definition
Why did Rome considered Carthage as a threat?
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ROME
Definition
Who won during the first Punic War?
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CARTHIGINIANS
Definition
What do you call the people who lived in Carthage?
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SICILY BECAME THEIR PROVINCE
Definition
What did Rome gained in the first punic war?
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PROVINCE
Definition
A territory of Rome outside the Italian Peninsula
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HANNIBAL
Definition
Who is the Carthaginian general who decided to strike Rome by invading Italy from the north?
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BATTLE OF CANNAE 216 BC
Definition
Hannibal's Genius
Four legions were captured.
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SCIPIO
Definition
Who led the army that attacked the Carthaginians in Spain?
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NORTH AFRICA
Definition
Romans soon decided to invade _______, so Hannibal went there to protect it.
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BATTLE OF ZAMA 202 BC
Definition
Hannibal's first defeat by Scipio
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MARCUS PORCIUS CATO
Definition
He saw how lavish the lives of the Carthaginians were after the war. He thought that they're still strong. He decided to totally burn Carthage and sell the Carthaginians as slaves.
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CARTHAGE AS ITS PROVINCE
Definition
What did Rome get in the Third Punic War?
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"MARE NOSTRUM",
MEANING "OUR SEA"
Definition
Because Rome had won victories in the Mediterranean Sea, they treated it as their own. What did they call this sea?
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TORTOISE FORMATION
Definition
Roman soldiers protected themselves by positioning their shields in what formation?
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MACEDONIA
Definition
What ally did Rome went to war with?
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BECAUSE ROME DEFEATED THE MACEDONIANS
Definition
Why did the Greek city states in Asia Minor called Rome their "protector"?
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IN ROME'S ALLIES IN SOUTH ITALY AND IN THE SUPPLY OF GRAIN FROM SICILY
Definition
Why did Rome considered Carthage as a threat?
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ROME
Definition
Who won during the first Punic War?
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CARTHIGINIANS
Definition
What do you call the people who lived in Carthage?
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SICILY BECAME THEIR PROVINCE
Definition
What did Rome gained in the first punic war?
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PROVINCE
Definition
A territory of Rome outside the Italian Peninsula
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HANNIBAL
Definition
Who is the Carthaginian general who decided to strike Rome by invading Italy from the north?
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BATTLE OF CANNAE 216 BC
Definition
Hannibal's Genius
Four legions were captured.
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SCIPIO
Definition
Who led the army that attacked the Carthaginians in Spain?
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NORTH AFRICA
Definition
Romans soon decided to invade _______, so Hannibal went there to protect it.
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BATTLE OF ZAMA 202 BC
Definition
Hannibal's first defeat by Scipio
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MARCUS PORCIUS CATO
Definition
He saw how lavish the lives of the Carthaginians were after the war. He thought that they're still strong. He decided to totally burn Carthage and sell the Carthaginians as slaves.
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CARTHAGE AS ITS PROVINCE
Definition
What did Rome get in the Third Punic War?
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"MARE NOSTRUM",
MEANING "OUR SEA"
Definition
Because Rome had won victories in the Mediterranean Sea, they treated it as their own. What did they call this sea?
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TORTOISE FORMATION
Definition
Roman soldiers protected themselves by positioning their shields in what formation?
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MACEDONIA
Definition
What ally did Rome went to war with?
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BECAUSE ROME DEFEATED THE MACEDONIANS
Definition
Why did the Greek city states in Asia Minor called Rome their "protector"?
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ALL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE ENTIRE GREEK WORLD
Definition
By 133 BC, what did Rome rule entirely?
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FARMS
Definition
What has been neglected in Rome during the Punic Wars?
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FARM PRODUCTS WERE BEING SENT FROM CONQUERED LANDS
Definition
Why did the prices of farm products in Italy fell and so did the farmer's incomes?
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LATIFUNDIA
Definition
Large estates created by newly rich owners after the Punic Wars
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LATIFUNDIA OWNERS FOUND WORKERS FOR THEIR FARMS AMONG THE THOUSANDS OF SLAVES TAKEN AS PRISONERS IN THE PUNIC WARS
Definition
Why did the small farmers lost their jobs?
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GRACCHUS FAMILY
Definition
A wealthy plebeian family who were active in politics.
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TIBERIUS GRACCHUS
Definition
Elected as tribune; promised to help farmers
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1. PUBLIC LAND TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG LANDLESS FARMERS
2. ENFORCE TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF FARMS ON PUBLIC LAND
Definition
What did Tiberius Gracchus want to enforce?
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LAND HOLDING SENATORS
Definition
Who thought that Tiberius was trying to gain political power?
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THE FOLLOWERS OF TIBERIUS AND THOSE WHO WERE AGAINST HIM
Definition
Who caused violence in Tiberius re-election as tribune?
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TIBERIUS AND 300 OF HIS FOLLOWERS
Definition
Who died during this riot?
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GAIUS GRACCHUS
Definition
Brother of Tiberius, became tribune 10 years after
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VIOLENCE AS MEANS OF DEALING WITH POLITICAL OPPONENTS
Definition
What did senate attacks on the Gracchus brothers introduced to Rome?
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BECAUSE THERE WERE THOUSANDS OF THEM
Definition
Why are the Romans terrified by the slaves?
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SLAVES ON SICILY CAPTURED SEVERAL TOWNS
Definition
First slave revolution
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SPARTACUS
Definition
This slave proclaimed a war to free slaves in Italy
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90,000 SLAVES
Definition
How many slaves joined Spartacus' army?
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FOR 2 YEARS
Definition
For how many years did Spartacus and his slaves defeated the Roman forces?
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MARCUS LICINIUS CRASSUS
Definition
The victorious general who killed Spartacus
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HE PUT 6,000 OF THEM TO DEATH THROUGH CRUCIFIXION
Definition
How did Marcus Licinius Crassus treated the defeated slaves?
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GAIUS MARIUS
Definition
An ambitious and popular general who first tried to build up a private army
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JOBLESS POOR OF THE CITIES
Definition
Who did Gaius Marius recruit for his army?
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THE ONES WITH PROPERTY
Definition
Before Gaius Marius' time, who could only join the army?
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1. MONEY
2. LOOT FROM CONQUERED PEOPLES
3. LAND WHEN THE FIGHTING IS OVER
Definition
What did Gaius Marius promise the jobless? Because of these many volunteered.
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LUCIUS CORNELIUS SULLA
Definition
He is Gaius Marius' greatest rival; He also built up his own private army
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WHEN SULLA CAPTURE ROME
Definition
There were bloody wars between Marius and Sulla. How did it end?
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"DICTATOR"
Definition
Sulla was given the title?
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6 MONTHS; 2 YEARS
Definition
Lucius Cornelius Sulla was supposed to rule for only ______ months, but ruled for _______.
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TO MURDER HIS OPPONENTS
Definition
How did Sulla use his power?
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1. GNAEUS POMPEIUS/"POMPEY"
2. MARCUS LICINIUS CRASSUS
3. JULIUS CAESAR
Definition
Who composes the First Triumvirate?
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GNAEUS POMPEIUS MAGNUS
Definition
Known as Pompey the Great for his victories in the Spain
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MARCUS LICINIUS CRASSUS
Definition
Known for his victory over Spartacus; Richest man in Rome
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JULIUS CAESAR
Definition
Ambitious patrician
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GNAEUS POMPEIUS MAGNUS
Definition
Went to the Middle East but he didn't defeat the Persians
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MARCUS LICINIUS CRASSUS
Definition
Went to Parthia and was killed by the Parthian Cavalry
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JULIUS CAESAR
Definition
Took command of the Roman legions in Gaul; briefly invaded Britain
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GALLIC WARS
Definition
What book did Julius Caesar wrote to describe his successes?
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POMPEY
Definition
Was gaining political power; He persuaded the Senate to order Caesar to return home without his army
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HE RETURNED WITH HIS ARMY
Definition
What did Caesar do when he was ordered to return?
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GREECE
Definition
Pompey and the senate feared Caesar and his army where did they go?
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RUBICON RIVER
Definition
This is the boundary between Gaul and Italy; This is where Caesar's army and Pompey's clashed
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ALEA ILACTA IEST
Definition
In the rubicon river, Caesar said "The die is cast", what is the Latin translation of this?
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"VENI, VIDI, VICI"
I came, I saw, I conquered
Definition
Caesar also went to, for more victories, in Egypt, Asia Minor, Africa and Spain. When he went to Egypt what message did he send to the senate?
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DICTATOR AND CONSUL
Definition
Returning to Rome as the greatest hero, Caesar took over the government and was named both...?
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JULIAN CALENDAR
Definition
Most significant contribution of Caesar
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March 15, 44 BC
Definition
Date when Caesar was assassinated
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IDES OF MARCH
Definition
The death of Caesar was called?
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MARCUS BRUTUS AND GAIUS CASSIUS
Definition
Stabbed Caesar to death in the senate
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1. MARK ANTHONY
2. LEPIDUS
3. OCTAVIAN
Definition
Who composes the Second Triumvirate?
Term
MARK ANTHONY AND OCTAVIAN
Definition
Who among the three became rivals?
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POMPEY
Definition
Was gaining political power; He persuaded the Senate to order Caesar to return home without his army
Term
HE RETURNED WITH HIS ARMY
Definition
What did Caesar do when he was ordered to return?
Term
GREECE
Definition
Pompey and the senate feared Caesar and his army where did they go?
Term
RUBICON RIVER
Definition
This is the boundary between Gaul and Italy; This is where Caesar's army and Pompey's clashed
Term
ALEA ILACTA IEST
Definition
In the rubicon river, Caesar said "The die is cast", what is the Latin translation of this?
Term
"VENI, VIDI, VICI"
I came, I saw, I conquered
Definition
Caesar also went to, for more victories, in Egypt, Asia Minor, Africa and Spain. When he went to Egypt what message did he send to the senate?
Term
DICTATOR AND CONSUL
Definition
Returning to Rome as the greatest hero, Caesar took over the government and was named both...?
Term
JULIAN CALENDAR
Definition
Most significant contribution of Caesar
Term
March 15, 44 BC
Definition
Date when Caesar was assassinated
Term
IDES OF MARCH
Definition
The death of Caesar was called?
Term
MARCUS BRUTUS AND GAIUS CASSIUS
Definition
Stabbed Caesar to death in the senate
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1. MARK ANTHONY
2. LEPIDUS
3. OCTAVIAN
Definition
Who composes the Second Triumvirate?
Term
MARK ANTHONY AND OCTAVIAN
Definition
Who among the three became rivals?
Term
CLEOPATRA
QUEEN OF EGYPT
Definition
Who became an ally of Mark Anthony?
Term
OCTAVIAN DEFEATED THE JOINT ARMIES OF ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA
Definition
What made Octavian the unchallenged leader of Rome?
Term
1. ROMAN REPUBLIC
2. POLITICAL MURDER
3. CIVIL WAR
Definition
Octavian's rule brought end to three things. What are they?
Term
AUGUSTUS
"honored and majestic"
Definition
The senate gave Octavian a title that was also used for the gods, what's the word? What does it mean?
Term
AUGUSTUS CAESAR
Definition
Who made Rome an Empire?
Term
PAX ROMANA
Definition
It means the Roman Peace
Term
200 YEARS
Definition
For howmany years did the Pax Romana last?
Term
JULIO-CLAUDIAN DYNASTY
Definition
The first set of emperors related to Augustus or his wife
Term
LIVIA
Definition
The wife of Augustus
Term
TIBERIUS
Definition
After Augustus reigned who took place?
Term
HE HAD VICES AND WAS IMPRISONED IN CAPRI, ITALY
Definition
Tiberius left Rome because?
Term
CALIGULA
Definition
Replaced Tiberius; was both cruel and insane; Gladiator; Made his horse Incitatus a consul
Term
CLAUDIUS
Definition
The imperial guards assassinated Caligula. The senate decided to replace him with?
Term
BRITAIN
Definition
What country did Claudius added to the Roman Empire?
Term
NERO
Definition
He's the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty
Term
HE KILLED ALL THE PEOPLE HE DOESN'T LIKE, INCLUDING HIS WIFE AND HIS MOTHER; HE PROSECUTED THE CHRISTIANS
Definition
What is the blood thirsty violence that Nero did?
Term
HE COMMITTED SUICIDE
Definition
Rome was devastated by fire, he blamed the Christians. The army rebelled against him. What did he do?
Term
VESPASIAN
Definition
After Nero's death, the army chose who as the next emperor
Term
VESPASIAN
Definition
He put down the uprises in the provinces of Gaul and Judaea as ordered by Nero
Term
TITUS
Definition
When Vespasian's soldiers declared him emperor, he returned to Rome leaving his son to carry on the war. What's the name of his son?
Term
DOMITIAN
Definition
Who was the younger brother of Titus who became emperor after him?
Term
NERVA
Definition
When Domitian was assassinated, the senate chose a respected senator to be emperor. Who was it?
Term
THE ADOPTIVE SYSTEM
Definition
What new policy did Nerva introduce to avoid violence in choosing the next emperor?
Term
TRAJAN
Definition
Nerva adopted and made emperor this man with proven ability
Term
TRAJAN
Definition
He was the first spanish emperor and during his time, the empire reached its greatest size; He added Mesopotamia, Armenia, Danube and Syria.
Term
HADRIAN
Definition
Devoted his reign in securing the territory.
Term
HADRIAN WALL; BRITAIN
Definition
Hadrian built a wall to protect the land. What do you call this wall? In what frontier did he build it?
Term
ANTONINUS PIUS
Definition
Stopped Christian abuse.
Term
HOLY
Definition
Pius means?
Term
STOICISM
Definition
Belief in the equality of human beings for each has its own view of right and wrong; the power to reason.
Term
ZENO
Definition
He introduced Stoicism
Term
MARCUS AURELIUS
Definition
Last of the emperors chosen by the adoptive system followed the ideas of the stoic philosophers
STOIC SCHOOL PHILOSOPHER
Term
MARCUS AURELIUS ABANDONED THE ADOPTIVE SYSTEM AND CHOSE HIS SON AS HIS SUCCESSOR
Definition
What marked the end of Pax Romana?
Term
COMMODUS
Definition
The son of Marcus Aurelius.
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