ROMAN CLASS SYSTEM
This wealthy upper class controlled most political power in Rome.
Who were the patricians?
This Roman leader was known for his strong military leadership.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This leader became Rome’s first emperor after Caesar’s death.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
This term describes a system where people are divided into social groups.
What is a class system?
How did conflict between patricians and plebeians lead to changes in government?
What is plebeians gained more rights and representation?
This large group of common people included farmers, workers, and soldiers.
Who were the plebeians?
Caesar gained support from this group by helping them and giving reforms.
Who are plebeians?
Augustus established this new form of government.
What is the Roman Empire?
This word means having strong support from the people.
What is popularity?
Why might some Romans have supported Caesar becoming dictator for life?
What is he brought stability and helped the people?
This group had no rights and were considered property in Roman society.
Who were slaves?
This title gave Caesar complete control of Rome.
What is dictator for life?
This long period of peace in Rome began under Augustus
What is the Pax Romana
Why were slaves important to Roman society?
What is they did much of the labor/work?
How did Caesar’s assassination lead to the rise of Augustus?
What is it created a power struggle that Augustus won?
Why did plebeians push for more rights in Rome?
What is they wanted political power and fair treatment?
Why were Roman senators worried about Caesar’s power?
What is they feared he would become a king or tyrant?
How did Augustus expand Rome’s economy?
What is improved trade, roads, and stability?
What is one way Caesar gained popularity with plebeians?
What is giving land, jobs, or reforms?
Compare Caesar and Augustus: how were their leadership styles different?
What is Caesar took power quickly; Augustus ruled more carefully?
How did the class system create conflict in Rome?
What is inequality led to struggles between patricians and plebeians?
What happened to Caesar in 44 BCE?
What is he was assassinated?
Why was Augustus’s rule more stable than Caesar’s?
What is he kept some republic traditions while holding power?
How did the Pax Romana help Rome grow?
What is peace allowed trade, travel, and economic growth?
How did the Pax Romana help Rome expand politically and economically?
What is peace allowed stronger government, trade, and territorial growth?