Caesar slides
what is a rich person in Rome
A patrician
Who became emperor of Rome after Caesar’s death?
augustus
What country was Cleopatra from?
egypt
What were some challenges of the poor people in Ancient Rome?
no running water
Romans were expected to show loyalty to who?
the ruler
what is a normal person in ancient Rome
a Plebian
What title did Augustus take?
octavian
Who helped Cleopatra defeat her brother?
caesar
What food item did the government provide?
grain
What group of Judeans did not want to be under Roman rule?
they were mainly jewish
What is a consul?
one of two elected council members with power
Why did Rome want a peaceful relationship with the people they conquered? (List the three reasons.)
so they did not fall, get assassinated by the people, and keep them under their rules
Why did the Romans not welcome Cleopatra?
Because of rumors that Cleopatra and Caesar were going to be king and queen.
What were circuses in ancient Rome?
fights or violent events
What is an epistle?
a letter written by Paul to Christian groups in distant cities
What is dictatorship?
form of government that has one person with absolute power
Who were the two worst emperors of the Roman Empire?
Caligula and Nero
Who did Cleopatra fall in love with after the death of Caesar?
Anthony
Who had absolute power over the family and household?
the man
Which emperor began persecuting Christians?
Nero
What position did Caesar take after being consul?
dictator
How many “good emperors” were there?
5 good emperors
How did Cleopatra possibly die?
snake bite
What institution was common in ancient Rome?
slavery
What is a martyr?
someone who dies for their faith