Roman Republic
When did Rome become a republic
After drawing the last Etruscan king out of power
T/F After Julius Caesar died, his empire immediately entered a golden age.
False
What is Caesar Augustus's real name.
Octavian
Emperor?
A ruler with great power that rules over an empire
Who Cleopatra's other husband who also was a strong Roman figure?
Julius Caesar
How many battles did the Punic Wars have and who were the ones fighting in it
3 wars between Rome and Carthage
What was Caesar called by the Senate after defeating Pompey.
What were Caesar Augustus's two connections with Julius Caesar when it comes to family tree?
Grandnephew/Adopted son
Dictator?
One who uses absolute power and usually obtained power by force.
Besides of course Roman mythology, the most popular religion in Ancient Rome was what?
Christianity/Catholicism
Why did some Roman allies rebel on Rome
They didn't like the taxes
A civil war occurred in Rome in around 40 B.C.E. Who fought against who?
Julius Caesar and Pompey
To gain power, Caesar Augustus defeated which two people?
Marc Antony and Cleopatra
Expansion?
The growth and enlargement of an area
People who fought in the Colosseum were called?
Gladiators
In 390 B.C.E., who almost led to the end of the Roman Republic?
Gauls
The Rubicon
T/F Caesar Augustus told he would give power to the Senate which he ended up doing not long after.
False
Conquest?
The goal to take over an area or empire
The names of many Roman gods were the inspiration for what?
Planets
How many years of constant warfare were there during the first period of Roman expansion
200
What date was Julius Caesar killed
March 15, 44 B.C.E
What does Caesar Augustus translate to and what does it mean?
The Exalted One, one with high power
Pax Romana?
A state of peace in the Mediterranean area by the Romans.
Which Roman god is not based off of a Greek god?
There are many. Answers include: Janus, Quirinus, Mithras, Lares, Dis Pater, Orcus, Liber, Divus Julius and Divinus Augustus