The rule of the egyptian goverment in alexandria who backed caesar's in the civil war he waged from 49 to 45 B.C/B.C.E.
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What is Pompeii.
An ancient city southwestern Italy that was by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D/C.E 79.
100
What is a Civil war.
An armed conflict between groups within one country.
100
What is the Colosseum.
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place. (Gladiator combat, chariot racing, and sea battles.
200
Who was Augustus.
The first Roman emperor,won the civil war following Julius Caesar's assasination and went on to unify the empire and establish the Pax Romana. (a.k.a. Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son.)
200
What is a Dictator.
A ruler who has absolute power.
200
What is Gaul.
An ancient region and roman province that included most of present-day France.
300
Who was Julius Caesar.
The Roman genreral who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C./B.C.E.
300
What is an Aqueduct.
A high, arched structure built to carry water over long distances.
400
What is a Gladiator.
A Roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal, or prisoner of war, who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public.
400
What is a Pantheon.
A large, domed temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddesses.
500
What is a Census.
A periodic count of all the people living in a country, city, or other region. Rome conducted theirs every five years.