Age of Kings
This legendary figure is traditionally considered the first king of Rome.
Romulus
Britain was economically valuable to Rome because it provided these.
Metals and other natural resources
The deaths of the Gracchi set this dangerous precedent in Roman politics.
The use of violence to resolve politcal disputes
This alliance united Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.
The First Triumvirate
This man was named as Julius Caesar’s heir.
Octavian
Julius Caesar was assassinated in this year.
44 BC
How many kings traditionally ruled Rome?
seven
This wall was built to defend Roman Britain from northern tribes.
Hadrian's Wall
The Gracchi primarily wanted to redistribute this to Roman citizens.
Public Land
This river was crossed by Caesar in 49 BC, starting civil war.
The Rubicon
In 27 BC, Octavian received this title, marking the start of the Roman Empire.
Augustus
This general was popular with his troops and enacted many important military reforms.
Gaius Marius
This form of government replaced the Roman monarchy.
The Republic
This Roman general first invaded Britain in 55–54 BC.
Julius Caesar
These two brothers attempted land reform in the Roman Republic.(First and last names)
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus
Caesar was assassinated on this famous date.
Ides of March
Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra at this battle.
Battle of Actium
In this year, Tiberius Gracchus was assassinated.
133 BC
This woman’s death became a symbol of resistance to tyranny and helped spark the overthrow of the monarchy.
Lucretia
This Celtic queen led a major revolt against Roman rule in Britain around AD 60–61.
Boudicca
The political factions that emerged during this period were known by these two names.
The Optimates and the Populares
This action made the senate worried that Caesar would make himself king.
He named himself dictator for life
Augustus claimed that he had restored this, even while holding all real power
The Roman Republic
Sulla’s lists of enemies to be executed were called these.
Proscriptions
This event in marked the end of the Roman monarchy.
The expulsion of Tarquinius Superbus
This emperor successfully conquered and occupied Britain beginning in AD 43.
Claudius
Tiberius Gracchus was killed while holding this office.
Tribune of the Plebs
These two men led the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar.
Brutus and Cassius
This political alliance ruled Rome after Caesar’s death.
The Second Triumvirate
This general was the first to march his own army on Rome in 88 BC.
Sulla