Julius Caesar
Caesar was apart of a political alliance with two fellow senators who were they?
Crassus, Pompey
what geographical feature is the City of Rome on
Peninsula
group of wealthy elites who make laws and decisions for rome
senate
what was his relation to Julius Caesar
His adopted nephew
A republic
is a form of government in which power rests with the citizens, who elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
the political position that Caesar held
Consul
what river runs along the city of rome?
Tiber
What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic
To make laws and advise the consuls
the famous battle that Augustus won against Mark Antony.
Battle of Actium
Consuls
were the chief executive officers of the Roman Republic. They were elected annually and had broad powers, including military command and the right to veto laws.
Caesars Adopted Nephew
Octavian, Agustus, Caesar
the sea which Rome dominated
the slave who started a massive revolt and was defeated by Crassus and Caesar
Spartacus
the title he was given after beating his competition
Emperor of Rome
The Senate
was a powerful legislative body in the Roman Republic. It was composed of wealthy aristocrats and had the power to pass laws, approve treaties, and elect magistrates.
Caesar when called home crossing a river said what Famous phrase?
The die is cast or let the die be cast
this river was a major point of no return
Rubicon
the political alliance formed between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
triumvirate
who were his political allies for a short time before the civil war
Mark Antony, Lepidus
A Triumvirate
is a political alliance of three people who hold power together.
Gaul
where did the Battle of Actium take place?
Greece, Ionian sea
who ordered Julius Caesar to return home without his armies
Pompey
the period he ushered in that lasted 200 years
Plebeians, Patricians
were the common people of Rome, including farmers, artisans, and merchants.
were the wealthy, aristocratic class of Roman society.