Rome the Republic
How long did Julius Caesar get appointed as a dictator by the Senate?
10 years and later for life
Why was there big uprisings by the Plebeians?
starving, no jobs,
Who was the king of thunder and the sky?
Jupiter
Who are the legendary two brothers who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
This was the country where Ancient Rome began.
The country was Italy.
The Roman Republic had how many branches of government?
3
When civil wars occurred, these people generally took control of Rome.
Strong generals that became emperors
Who was Queen of Gods?
Juno
Why did many Plebeians rebel against the Patricians?
Plebeians wants to help run the government and to be treated more fairly.
What is the most important geographical feature of Italy?
Peninsula
What made Rome a republic?
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citizens elected representatives to run government
What happened to the very popular Julius Caesar. Be specific.
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Killed by Senators
Who was God of war?
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Mars
Who was the former slave that led a large slave rebellion?
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Spartacus
What is the name of the largest sea that completely surrounds Italy?
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Mediterranean
Why was Rome not a true democracy?
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Women could not vote, slaves could not vote, they had dictators,
What two rulers took control after Julius Caesar?
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Octavian and Marc Anthony
Who was god of the underworld?
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Pluto
Who was an Egyptian Pharaoh/Queen that supported Julius Caesar and then Marc Antony?
Cleopatra
What two mountain ranges can be found in Italy?
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Apennines, Alps
What were the three social classes of Ancient Rome from highest to lowest?
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Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves
What caused Octavian to become angry with Marc Anthony?
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Marc Anthony was married to his sister but went out with Cleopatra.
Who was goddess of wisdom and strategy?
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Minerva
What was Octavian's new name after taking full control of the Empire and what did it mean?
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Augustus - revered or exalted one
What are two important geographical features of Rome?
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Tiber River and built on 7 hills.
Why was Julius Caesar liked by his troops? (three reasons)
brave, skilled, treated them well
What are three things that Caesar Augustus had built for Rome?
Aqueducts, Police Dept., Fire Dept., Improved roads,
Who was God of the Ocean?
Neptune
What was the last name of the brothers who tried to help the plebians but were murdered for their ideas?
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Gracchus
What volcano destroyed Pompeii?
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Mt. Vesuvius