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A popular General who crossed the Rubicon river with his army to take control of Rome, only to be stabbed 23 times by members of the Senate.
Who is Julius Caesar?
The poor class of Roman citizens who eventually received representation through their own branch in the Senate.
Who are the Plebeians?
A form of government that features elected officials who rule on behalf of the citizens.
What is a Republic?
Julius Caesars alleged son, who was among the senators who stabbed him, inspiring Julius' last words "Eh tu, ___"
Who is Brutus?
The 44th President of the United States
Who is Barack Obama?
One of the two small children who according to legend floated down the Tiber river where they were saved by a wolf and started Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
As Rome's military soldiers began to lose loyalty to Rome, the empire had to turn to these types of soldiers.
What are Mercenaries?
The name for each of the three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
What are the Punic Wars?
The leader of one of the groups Romans called "Barbarians" who lead invasions from the west to take advantage of a weakened Rome.
Who is Atilla the Hun?
The sea of which the Roman Empire completely surrounded at the height of the empire
What is the Mediterranean sea?
One of the other two generals who joined Julius Caesar in forming the first Triumverate.
Who are Pompey and Crassus?
The wealthy class in Roman society who made up most of the members of the Senate.
Who are the Patricians?
Something that occurs when the value of money decreases and the cost of goods and services increases.
What is Inflation?
A Jewish Rabbi who claimed to be the Jewish Messiah and was executed for blasphemy.
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
Capital city of the state of New Hampshire
What is Concord?
Julius Caesars adopted son who donned the name Caesar Augustus after taking power once Julius was assassinated.
Who is Octavian?
Marc Anthony, Octavian, and Lepidus made up this group to help rule the empire.
What is the Second Triumverate?
During times of crisis, Romans (and Greeks) believed that it was best for one person to make decisions. This person was called a
What is Dictator?
The Roman Emperor who moved the Capital City from Rome to Constantinople
Who is Constantine?
The name of Russel Crowe's character in the classic Roman film "Gladiator"
Who is Maximus Decimus Maridius, Commander of the armies of the north. General of the Felix legions and loyal to the true Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Husband to a murdered wife, father to a murdered son, and he will have his vengeance. In this life, or the next.
The Carthaginian general who marched his troops over the Alps to invade Rome from the north?
Who is Hannibal
Those who occupied modern day France, that Caesar fought in search of fame and glory.
Who are the Gauls?
The period of time when the Roman Empire experienced 207 years of peace and prosperity.
What is Pax Romana?
The Roman Emperor who divided the empire into two halves, the Latin and the Greek.
Who is Diocletian?
The trademark chant of a Philadelphia football fan
What is "Go Birds"