Vocabulary
What is a form of government where the people elect their leaders by voting.
republic
Who was made a dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
How was Octavian related to Julius Caesar?
adopted son
To prevent a civil war in Rome, Octavian made an alliance with what person?
Marc Antony
What do you call a leader chosen by the senate with limited power.
consul
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
Sentate thought he wanted to be king.
What wre some good things Julius Caesar did during his rule?
Built buildings and roads
gave land to the farmers
helped the poor
got rid of corrupt leaders
The Punic Wars were 3 battles over what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
During war the senate could appoint a person this to be in complete military control.
dictator
Name the 3 people who part of the 1st Triumvirate.
Pompey, Crassus, Julius Caesar
What were some good things Augustus did during his role as emperor?
Rebuilt Rome with beautiful buildings
made taxes fair
fed the poor
What country did Octavian go to war with because he was afraid they would attack him?
Marc Antony and Egypt
What do you call a country that your country is friends with?
ally
Who was the first official Emperor of Rome?
Octavian/Agustas Caesar
What was the main dividing line between the ending of the republic and the beginning of the empire?
Augustus winning the battle with Egypt and becoming the emperor.
What do you call a group of 3 people who share power in government?
Triumvirate
When Octavian took control of Rome, Marc Antony made an alliance with who?
Cleopatra of Egypt
The members of the 1st Triumvirate did not like each other, but they did ________ ___________.
work together