Roman History and Latin Vocabulary
March 15
Ides of March
753 BC
Founding of Rome, start of Monarchy
Caesar's nephew, who became the first emperor of Rome, defeated Antony and Cleopatra, Caesar when Christ was born.
Octavius (Octavian/Augustus)
"In that young man there is many a Marius."
Sulla
Rome's greatest orator
Cicero
Soldier who carried pole with eagles on top
Eagle Bearer
44 BC
Assassination of Julius Caesar
Fiddled while Rome burned; first Caesar who persecuted Christians.
Nero
"Poor as this village is, I would rather be first here than second in Rome."
Julius Caesar
Conspiracy to set up a new government
Catiline Conspiracy
Mock ship battle
Naumachia
0 BC/AD
Birth of Christ
Cruel tyrant
Caligula
"You too, Brutus!"
Latin, from Greek: on both sides
Amphi
Three man ruling body
Triumvirate
64 AD
Nero persecuates Christians, Rome burns
Emperor for 3 months
Otho
"I have lost a day!"
Titus
390 BC
Sack of Rome by Gauls, Darkest Day in Roman History.
Elite soldiers who guarded the emperor
Praetorian Guards
70 AD
Destruction of temple in Jerusalem
Titus
"My poor stepbrother always was subject to fits."
Nero
Julius Caesar's dispatch after the victory at Zela
"Veni, Vidi, Vici!"