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When Julius Caesar crossed this river, it meant war.
What is the Rubicon?
Why did Carthage become important to Rome after the punic wars?
It was a major trade center.
This animal is associated with Hannibal and his attack on the Romans. They were with Hannibal during the crossing of the Alps.
What are elephants?
I was the cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome (ie. "The Great Fire") and had many of them persecuted and killed.
Who is Nero?
What is most associated with the period of Ancient Roman history known as the Pax Romana?
What is it was a time of peace?
There were this many Punic wars?
Three
This forms a natural border at the north of Italy
The Alps
He never called himself king, but he had the absolute power of a king. He ruled from 31 B.C. to 14 A.D. Introduced a stable government
Who is Caesar Augustus?
"Pax Romana" lasted for . . .
two hundred years.
This country was a naval powerhouse to the south of Rome
Carthage
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage (from the north).
Who is Hannibal?
It was rumored that he wanted to appoint his horse consul. He said, “Remember that I have the right to do anything to anybody.”
Who is Caligula?
Name one of the reforms Julius Caesar made during his time of ruling Rome.
What are
Public works to create jobs
Granted citizenship to more people
Created Julian calendar?
The basis for war in this Punic War: Fought to establish control over the strategic islands of Corsica and Sicily
What is the First Punic War?
This Hun general was called the “Scourge of God” by Christians who believed his actions were punishment for sin.
Who is Attila?
He signed his own death warrant when he declared himself dictator for life.
Who is Julius Caesar?
How did the aqueducts a new form of technology impact ancient Rome?
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
Roman Senator Cato the Elder ended every speech with “Carthage must be destroyed." This quote relates to this Punic Wars.
What is the Third Punic War?
The Huns pushed them into Italy. They conquered Adrianople in 378 AD and Italy and Rome in 410 AD.
Who are the Visigoths?
This philosopher-king said, “Hour by hour resolve firmly . . . to do what comes to hand with correct and natural dignity.” He managed to successfully wage a series of defensive wars across the Empire. He was an expert in imperial administration helping to improve the efficiency of the Empire.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?