Augustus
The 200 years of peace that lasted in Rome
Pax Romana
The ruling class of Rome
Patricians
The queen from Egypt who helped Marc Antony
Cleopatra
Legions
aqueducts
Augustus' name before he was emperor
Octavian
The ordinary citizens of Rome
Plebeians
The most powerful Carthage general during the second Punic War.
Hannibal
A person (ruler) granted absolute power
Dictator
Caesar's most famous reform that is still used today
12 month calendar
Augustus wanted to transform Rome into a city made of _____
marble
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders
Republic
Rome's dictator who was known for his civic duty
Cincinnatus
The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
civic duty
Rome's first code of law
Emperors spent money to build massive structures that carry water from the country to the city
A proconsul
Name 1 of the 2 senators that killed Caesar
Brutus & Cassius
Wealthy Romans owned large farming estates called ...
The Roman Empire built hundreds of miles of ________________ to help with trade.
road
The other 2 senators who were part of the second Triumvirate.
An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
Tribune
According to legend, 2 twin brothers were raised by wolves and later built Rome
Romulus and Remus
a political alliance of 3 people
triumvirate