Vocabulary
This structure carries water.
aqueduct
The ruler of an empire
emperor
This group was the rich and powerful people in Rome
patricians
This queen was saved by Julius Caesar and knew Marc Anthony.
Cleopatra
According to legend, these two boys founded Rome.
Romulus and Remus
Money paid to the government
tax
Someone who works in the Senate
These group was the poor working people in Rome
plebeians
This leader conquered Gaul and became dictator for life.
Julius Caesar
In the Punic Wars, Rome fought against this Empire.
Carthage
This form of government is ruled by representatives
republic
To kill a person a ruler or member of government
assassinate
This was Rome's "downtown" where all the main shops, markets, and temples were.
This man was adopted by Julius Caesar and later became known as Caesar Augustus.
Octavian
What was Rome's first form of government?
Kingship
An area controlled by Rome and ruled by a governor
province
A large boat used for carrying goods
barge
This is Rome's patrician law-making body.
Senate
This person/group of people assassinated Julius Caesar.
Roman senators including Brutus
What river did Julius Caesar cross?
The Rubicon
To win control over something or someone
conquer
Octavian "closed the doors" of which temple?
The Temple of Janus
This man was friends with Julius Caesar but eventually became his enemy.
Pompey
What year was Rome founded?
753 BCE