People of Power
Who was stabbed by Roman senators on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar
A large group of states or countries ruled by one leader.
An empire?
What modern-day country was called Gaul in Roman times? (Starts with F)
France
What did Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon spark?
A Roman civil war
What did Roman roads famously allow?
Fast travel for the army and communication
Who became the first emperor of Rome and started the Pax Romana?
Augustus Caesar (Octavian)
A structure built to carry water into cities.
An aqueduct?
What large island north of Gaul did the Romans invade?
Britain
Who led a major rebellion in Britain around 60 A.D.?
Boudica
How old am I?
19
Who led a rebellion against Rome in Britain?
Boudica
An agreement between people or groups to help each other.
An alliance.
What river did Caesar cross that started a civil war?
The Rubicon
What barbarian group invaded and looted Rome in 410 A.D.?
The Visigoths
What metal did Roman soldiers often carry for protection and weapons?
Iron
Who led the Visigoths in the sack of Rome in 410 A.D.?
Alaric
The process of inheriting a position or title, especially a ruler.
A succession
What mountain range separates Italy from the rest of Europe?
The Alps
What war tactic made the Huns so terrifying to the Romans?
Fast horseback archery and surprise attacks
What animal did Caesar famously bring to Rome after conquering Gaul?
Elephants
Who was known as the “Scourge of God”?
Attila the Hun
Problems that come from inside a country, like civil wars or rebellion. (hint ___ threats)
Internal Threats
The Visigoths originally came from which direction relative to Rome?
The North or Northeast (from Germanic territories)
Which Roman general tried to stop barbarian invasions and was later killed by the emperor?
Stilicho
What is my new cat's name
Saber