Roman General who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C/B.C.E
What is Julius Caesar
100
An ancient region and Roman province that included most of present-day France
What is Gaul
100
A high, arched structure built to carry water over long distances
What is an aqueduct
100
A period of peace and prosperity 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
200
Ruler of the Egyptian government in Alexandria who backed Caesar in the civil war he waged from 49 to 45 B.C/B.C.E
Who is Cleopatra
200
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place. (Gladiator combat, chariot racing, and sea battles).
What is the Colosseum
200
A ruler who has absolute power
What is a dictator
200
An armed conflict between groups within one country.
What is a Civil War
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. (A.K.A Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son).
Who is Augustus
300
A large, domed temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddesses.
What is Pantheon
300
A Roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal or prisoner of war, who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public
What is a gladiator
400
An ancient city in southwestern Italy that was buried by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D/C.E. 79.
What is Pompeii
500
A periodic count of all the people living in a country, city or other region. Rome conducted theirs every five years.