Fall of the Republic
This increased as Rome gained more wealth, contributing to instability.
Octavian took this new name after becoming emperor.
Augustus
This emperor was Augustus’s adopted son and ruled from 14–37 AD.
Tiberius
This emperor began the line of the 5 good emperors
Nerva
These structures carried water directly from rivers into cities
Aqueducts
What does the name "Augustus" mean?
Honored one
This 200-year period of peace lasted from 30 BC to 180 AD.
Pax Romana
This emperor was assassinated by the Praetorian Guard in 41 AD.
Caligula
This emperor expanded Rome to its largest territorial size.
Trajan
Romans improved this building material by mixing cement and small rocks.
Concrete
Military commanders were tempted to seize power because?
Their strong armies
Augustus reduced the size of this group to stabilize Rome.
Army
This infamous emperor took the throne at age 16 and had his mother killed.
Nero
This emperor built a wall in Britain to protect against "barbarians" and rebuilt the Pantheon.
Hadrian
Rome built over 50,000 miles of these, helping trade and the military.
Roads
Octavian defeated these two men to secure control of Rome. (They were also Caesar's assassins)
Cassius and Brutus
Rome reached as far north as this island during expansion.
Britain
This historian’s accounts may have been biased when describing cruel emperors.
Tacitus
This emperor was known for being dutiful and founding charities.
Antoninus Pius
This saying reflects Rome’s vast network of roads as well as its cultural and political influence
"All roads lead to Rome"
Octavian defeated this famous couple before becoming emperor
Cleopatra and Mark Antony
Rome was constantly at war with this eastern enemy.
The Persians (Parthians/Sasanians)
This emperor’s brutal misrule ended Pax Romana and led to civil war.
Commodus
This philosopher-emperor wrote the book Meditations.
Marcus Aurelius
This long-lasting Roman construction proves the durability of Roman engineering.