Problems
The gap between the ____ and the ____ grew wider.
Rich / Poor
Who was Marius? What did he do?
He was a general that recruited soldiers, paid them a wage and gave them land.
What year did Julius Caesar form part of the Triumvirate?
a) 40 B.C.
b) 50 B.C.
c) 60 B.C.
c) 60 B.C.
Who took control after Caesar's death?
His grandnephew Octavian
Who was Cicero?
A well-known political leader that supported the republican government.
Define: Latifundia
Large farming estates
Which general came after Marius? What did he try to do?
Sulla, he formed an army, took the government, became a dictator and made some changes.
Why did the senate call Julius Caesar back after Crassus died?
To imprison him or maybe even try to kill him.
Who helped Octavian manage Rome after Caesar's death?
Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus.
Octavian declared himself...
a) consul
b) tribune
c) commander-in-chief for life
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
d) All of the above
Why did farmers fall into debt?
They neglected their farms to go to wars.
Define: Triumvirate
A political group of three people who share equal power.
Name 3 reforms Caesar did
- He gave citizenship to people living in Roman territories.
- Created jobs for the unemployed
- He told landowners to hire workers and not slaves.
When Lepidus died finishing the second Triumvirate who did Mark Anthony ally with?
Cleopatra
Octavian changed his name to:
a) Augustus "The majestic one"
b) The G.O.A.T.
c) Adrian "The chosen one"
d) Caesar Augustus "The first Roman Emperor"
a) and d) are correct
Explain "Bread and Circuses"
Cheap food and free entertainment to keep poor people from revolting.
Who was part of the Triumvirate?
Crassus, Pompey and Julius Caesar
TRUE or FALSE: The Julian Calendar was similar to the Gregorian Calendar.
TRUE
Who won the battle between Mark Anthony & Cleopatra vs. Octavian?
Octavian
Who is better? "El Bicho" or "La Pulga"
Both are good...let's just enjoy watching them play.
Who were the Gracchus brothers? What did they do?
They were government officials who tried to pass reforms.
What was the name of the river were Caesar gathered his loyal troops to return to Rome?
Rubicon River
How was Caesar killed?
a) Choked on an olive
b) Poisoned with wine
c) Stabbed
d) In battle
c) Stabbed (in the senate)
Who died first?
a) Octavian
b) Cleopatra
c) Anthony
c) Anthony
Who is the best grade?
a) 8th D1
b) 8th SP
c) Other answer
c) All 8th grade is the best