Locations/Places
Famous People
Positions and Status
Political and Social Ideas
Wars and Events
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Beginning as a small city built on top of hills in Italy, this place went through many changes from having kings, to being a Republic, and then an Empire.
Rome.
100
This person attempted to control Rome after fighting against the Gauls in the Gallic War. His attempt to have all the power and ignore the Senators led him to be stabbed to death 23 times.
Julius Caesar.
100
The leader of an empire.
Emperor.
100
Large group of people in Rome that made laws, advised leaders, and managed other parts of Rome like religion, finance, and policies.
(Its name comes from the word senex meaning "old man")
The Senate.
100
The War between Rome and Carthage in which Hannibal famously brought elephants to fight the Romans.
2nd Punic War.
200
The mountain range above Rome, helpful for protecting the Italian Peninsula from land based invaders.
The Alps.
200
The mythical founders of Rome. Legend says that they were raised by wolves and their father is Mars, the god of war.
Romulus and Remus.
200
An armed fighter in Rome that fought other fighters, animals, or criminals for people's entertainment.
Gladiator.
200
The ability and power to block or stop another decision or idea from going through. Basically, the ability to say "no" to an idea.
Veto.
200
The day Julius Caesar died.
Ides of March. 
300
Located in modern day Tunisia in North Africa, this empire was Rome's enemy in the three Punic Wars.
Carthage.
300
Considered the first Emperor of Rome, this person after defeating Julius Caesar's enemies established a long period of peace and stability after his reign.
Augustus/Octavian
300
A person born from a high ranking or noble family, usually was rich. In early Roman times they enjoyed more power over the rest of the people of Rome.
A Patrician.
300
Voted officials of Rome that represented the plebeians and also led armies.
Tribune.
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300
When Julius Caesar crossed a river with his army back to Rome. This phrase now means you have done something that you cannot back out or return from.
Crossing the Rubicon.
400
The largest amphitheater built in Rome, this giant arena can have up to 50,000 to 80,000 watchers. People watched plays, animal hunts, and gladiator fights here.
The Colosseum.
400
A Roman leader that famously became dictator during the Roman Republic's time of crisis, and when he was done, quickly gave up that power.
Cincinnatus
400
Someone that the people of the Roman Republic voted to have absolute power during emergencies. These people are expected to give up their power after they are finished with their goal.
Dictator.
400
Long period of peace in the Roman Empire starting from Augustus' reign.
Pax Romana.
400
A battle between Carthage and Rome that resulted in Carthaginian victory due to Hannibal placing his weaker soldiers in the center.
Battle of Cannae.
500
The large public area in Rome in which people engaged with political, religious, social, and shopping activities.
The Forum.
500
A general of Carthage that famously brought elephants to fight against Rome in the 2nd Punic War. This person took his army across the Alps and defeated a lot of Romans in their homelands.
Hannibal.
500
A person voted into power by the Roman citizens, and only stayed in power for 1 year.
Magistrate
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500
Earliest written law in Rome, placed in the public Forum for everyone to see. By having laws be written, it protected the common people from the wealthy people that kept laws and rules to themselves.
The Twelve Tables.
500
The wars that Julius Caesar fought with the Gauls that secured Caesar's popularity in Rome.
Gallic Wars
