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Roman general who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C./B.C.E.
What is Julius Caesar
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A period of peace for the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus in about 27 B.C./B.C.E., and lasted around 200 years.
What is Pax Romana
100
An armed conflict between groups within one country
What is Civil war
200
Ruler of Egyptian government in Alexandria who backed Caesar in the civil war he waged from 49 to 45 B.C./B.C.E.
What is Cleopatra
200
An ancient city in southwestern Italy that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D./C.E.
What is pompeii
200
A ruler who has absolute power
What is Dictator
300
First Roman emperor; won the civil war following Julius Caesar's assassination and went on to unify the empire and establish the Pax Romana
What is Augustus
300
An ancient region and Roman province that included most of present-day France
What is Gaul
300
A high, arched structure built to carry water over long distances
What is Aqueduct
400
A roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal, or prisoner of war, who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public
What is gladiator
400
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place
What is Colosseum
400
A periodic count of all the people living in a country, city, or other region
What is Census
500
A large, domed temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddesses.
What is Pantheon