Empire
What is an empire?
An empire is like a powerful country that rules over other countries or regions, often without those regions having full independence.
Who was Julius Caesar's adopted son?
Octavian Caesar (also known as Augustus Caesar)
Who was Rome's first emperor?
Augustus Caesar was Rome's first emperor
Who began the Pax Romana?
It began when Augustus Caesar became the first emperor.
What was the Roman law system like?
laws were written and organized, citizens had certain legal rights, and justice systems became more structured.
What are 4 points of an empire?
Centralized Power, expansion, diverse populations, and control over distant regions.
Who was Julius Caesar? (his job)
He was a politician/ambition
What name did Octavian give himself?
Augustus was the name he gave himself
What was the purpose of the Pax Romana?
It was an era of stability, order, peace, and prosperity across the Roman Empire
What did the Roman empire built?
Rome built incredible construction projects that improved daily life and connected the empire.
What is centralized power?
One ruler or government that controls everything.
Who was involved in the first triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus were involved in the first triumvirate
Who was involved in the second triumvirate?
Octavian Caesar, Mark Antony, and Lepidus were involved in the second triumvirate
How long did the Pax Romana last?
Roughly 200 years long
What carried fresh water into the cities?
Aqueducts carried fresh water into cities.
What is expansion?
Empires usually grow by conquering or annexing other lands.
What happened after Crassus died?
After Crassus died, the first triumvirate ended; afterwards, Caesar and Pompey became rivals. They eventually fought a civil war. Caesar won a major battle against Pompey and became the most powerful leader in Rome
What was the main purpose of the Second Triumvirate?
Their main goal was to find and punish the people who had killed Julius Caesar. The triumvirate also wanted to take control of the Roman Republic.
What did the word Pax Romana mean in Latin?
The word Pax Romana stands for “Roman Peace” in Latin.
What was the currency called that made trade easier?
A common currency (the Denarius) made trade easier.
What is a diverse population?
An empire often includes different cultures, languages, and ethnic groups.
Where did Crassus die?
Crassus died during a battle
When was the final battle between Mark Antony and Octavian?
43 B.C.E
How did the Pax Romana conclude?
It concluded after the death of Marcus Aurelius in 180 CE.
What did the army help build?
The army also helped build roads and infrastructures.