Basic Roman Culture
This was the primary language spoken throughout the Roman Empire
Latin
This Roman leader famously crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war
Julius Cesar
Famous phrase declared by Caesar when he crossed the Rubicon river, initiating a civil war.
The die is cast "Alea iacta est"
He was the first emperor of Rome
Augustus
Caesar began the Gallic Wars with a conflict involving this tribe in 58 BCE.
Helvetii
The important battle of 48 BCE during the Roman Civil War where Caesar defeated Pompey
Battle of Pharsalus
This structure in Rome was used for gladiatorial games and public spectacles.
Colosseum
This Gallic leader was defeated by Caesar in a crucial and decisive battle that established Roman control over Gaul.
Vercingetorix
After Caesar's victory in the civil war, he was appointed to this position for life, leading to fears of his becoming a monarch.
Dictator