100-40 B.C. Roman general who became the republics dictator in 45 B.C.
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
An ancient region and Roman provenience that included most of present day France
What is Gaul?
100
An armed conflict between groups within one country.
What is Civil War?
200
69-30 B.C. Ruler of the Egyptian government in Alexandrea who backed Caesar in the civil war he waged from 49 to 45 B.C.
Who is Cleopatra?
200
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place.
What is a Colosseum?
200
A ruler who has absolute power.
What is Dictator?
300
63 B.C.-14 A.D. First Roman emperor; won the civil war following Julius Caesars assassination and went on to unify the empire and establish the pax Romana.
Who is Augustus?
300
A large, domed temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddesses.
What is a Pantheon?
300
A periodic count of all the people living in a country, city, or other region.
What is Census?
400
A Roman athlete usually a slave, criminal, or prisoner of war, who has to fight for the entertainment of the public.
What is a gladiator?
400
An ancient city in southwestern Italy that was burned by the eruption of mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
What is Pompeii?
400
A high, arched structure built to carry water over long distances.
What is Aqueduct?
500
A period of peace for the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus in about 27 B.C. and lasted around 200 years