What was Julius Caesar's job before he became emperor?
He was a powerful general.
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What happened to the Roman Empire after Caesar died?
The Roman Empire was split into three different parts.
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Who won the war between Octavian and Mark Antony?
Octavian won the war.
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What does limit mean?
To restrict.
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What sea (body of water) was Rome close to?
The Mediterranean Sea.
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How did many Roman citizens feel about Julius Caesar?
Many roman citizens loved Julius Caesar.
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Who was Julius Caesar's adopted son?
Octavian
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What was Octavian trying to avoid? What did he not want to happen?
He did not want the Senate to think he wanted to be King.
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What is a general?
A military chief or leader.
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What happened to Rome AFTER it conquered and gained a lot of new land?
Rome became rich.
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What happened to Julius Caesar when he was made dictator?
He was murdered by a group of senators.
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What did Lepidus decided to do with his land?
He gave up his land to Octavian and Mark Antony.
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Why did the Senate make Octavian Emperor of Rome?
They were grateful to him and trusted him.
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What does grateful mean?
To be thankful.
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Who were the two classes (groups of people) in Rome who fought about power?
The Plebeians and Patricians.
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What were Julius Caesar's enemies afraid of?
They were afraid that Julius Caesar would make himself king.
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What happened between Octavian and Mark Antony?
They fought a war against each other for control of the Roman Empire.
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What does Augustus mean?
Respected One.
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What does approve mean?
To like or agree with something.
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What was the group of 300 men who helped rule Rome called?
The Senate.
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What were three (3) things that Julius Caesar when he ruled Rome?
1. Replaced bad officials with good ones 2. Allowed conquered people to become Roman citizens 3. Tried to make a fair government 4.Helped the poor 5. Offered free land to farmers.
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What was the new leadership of Rome called after Julius Caesar's death?
The Triumvirate.
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Name two things that Augustus did when he was leader of Rome.
1. Chose honest people for leaders 2. Improved Schools 3. Raised the pay of teachers 4. Put people to work 5. Made Rome a better place.