Emperors
Who was the first emperor of Rome
Octavian "Augustus" Caesar
What is a Republic?
A type of government where people VOTE IN officials
The Punic Wars was fought between Rome and who else?
Carthage
What does "Pax Romana" mean?
Roman Peace
How was the Empire different from the Republic?
One leader would rule for life in the Empire, where in the Republic two consuls would be elected
Caesar, Crassus, and WHO ELSE made up the First Triumvirate?
Pompey
What does the word "Veto" mean in Latin?
I Forbid It
What was the main reason for the three Punic Wars?
To gain control of the Mediterranean
The small minority that represents the wealthy is....
The Patricians
Who was the Barbian tribe that invaded Rome from the East?
The Huns
Who attempted to make a horse a consul?
Caligula
What major shift happened in Rome during Julius Caesar?
It changed from a Republic to an Empire
The first Punic War was fought over which island?
Siciliy
What was the primary language spoken in Rome?
Latin
Assassinations
Who attempted to name Rome after himself?
Commodus
Who ruled the WESTERN side of the Roman Empire when it was first divided?
Octavian "Augustus" Caesar
The name of the famous general from Carthage from the First Punic War
Hamilcar
Which three groups controlled Rome before it became a Republic?
Etruscans
Greeks
Latins
What issues began in 180 CE?
Constant change in leadership
High taxes
The emperor during one of (some say the most) peaceful time in Roman history was....
Antonius Pius
What is a dictator (in the Roman REPUBLIC)
Someone who is elected in times of crisis for a 6 month term
What does Carthago delenda est translatet to?
Carthage must be destroyed
What was a problem that the Roman Republic faced?
Corruption of high officials
What happened to the citizens in Rome during the 3rd century CE?
They got lazy, morale was down.
Social issues