Early Roman Republic
Which group of people were represented by the Tribunes
Plebians
Julius Caesar was the descendant of what Roman king?
King Romulus
This is what was held at the site of the colosseum before Vespasian started building.
The palace and " pleasure lake" of emperor Nero.
He was the first emperor of Rome:
Gaius Octavius ( Caesar Augustus)
476CE.
Advising the Consul and guiding government decisions.
What was the " turning point" of Caesar's life?
Crossing the Rubicon and starting a civil war with the Roman Republic.
The Pax Romana refers to:
A time of peace that lasted over 200 years.
The Huns
In the Roman Republic, which group originally held most of the wealth?
What was the main reason for Caesar's assasination?
The senators believed that Caesar held too much power and was acting like a king in the Republic.
In 68 AD this emperor died, leaving no heir behind.
Emperor Nero
The Roman Empire expanded considerably, even to this ancient society known to be led by the beautiful Cleopatra.
Egypt.
Why were the Tribunes important to the Plebians?
They gave the plebians voice in government and could veto any laws that caused them harm.
Who was held responsible for Caesar's death?
Brutus and Cassius
The Flavian dynasty
Name 3 improvements that Caesar Augustus made in Rome.
Strengthen the army- improve roads- support art and literature
The last emperor of Rome was:
Romulus Augustulus
Explain the concept of " balance of powers" in the early Roman Republic.
The ruler of Rome had limited power that was equal to that of the Senate.
These were Caesar's dying words.
" E tu Brutus.." ( You too, Brutus)
This was the first event held at the newly built colosseum:
A wild animal hunt.
One leader
corruption
lack of voice
etc.
Explain the 4 reasons why the roman empire collapsed.
Overexpansion
Economic Problems
Military instability
Cultural Decline