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These twins were believed to have founded Rome
Romulus and Remus
This man was killed on the ides of March
Julius Caesar
Central figure of Christianity
Jesus
Men called out by Christ
Apostles
Rome is located on this peninsula
Italy
These were the wealthy people of Rome
The Patricians
This general crossed the alps with elephants during the punic wars
Hannibal
200 year period of Roman peace
Pax Romana
Violent form of entertainment
Gladiator games
Head of the Catholic church
Pope
These were the poor people of Rome
Plebeians
This group of wealthy Romans advised the consuls and made important decisions about foreign policy
Senate
These men made up the first Triumvirate
Pompey, Crassus, Caesar
This emphasizes discipline, strength, loyalty.
Gravitas
Former persecutor of Christians
Paul
This system of Government is where citizens elect people to represent them
Republic
These two officials were the highest ranking officials in the Roman republic, they served for one year.
Consuls
Three wars between Rome and Carthage
Punic wars
What made Caesar so popular?
Military successes, reforms, etc
This is the promise of eternal life
Salvation
These were twelve laws that served as the foundation of Roman laws
Twelve Tables
In times of crisis, the Roman republic could appoint a single leader to rule with absolute power for a limited time
Dictator
The first emperor of Rome
Augustus
These men made up the Second Triumvirate
Octavian, Mark Antony, Lepidus
This man made Christianity "legal" in Rome
Constantine