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What are the two social classes in the Roman Republic
patricians and plebeians
The first emperor of Rome
Augustus
The common people of Rome who fought for more political rights.
plebeians
Give two reasons the Roman Empire fell.
Economic problems, weak leaders, corruption, civil wars, and invasions by Germanic tribes.
Constantine is known for
Legalizing Christianity
The Roman leader given temporary absolute power during emergencies.
dictator
Rome’s form of government before it became an empire.
Republic
wars between Rome and Carthage were called the
Punic Wars
The Roman general who was assassinated in 44 B.C.
Caesar
A period of peace and prosperity in Rome lasting about 200 years.
Pax Romana
Roman officials who had the power to veto laws.
tribunes
The emperor who moved the capital to Constantinople.
Constantine
The twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome.
Romulus and Remus
Western Roman Empire fell in this year
476 A.D.
This group assassinated Julius Caesar because they feared he wanted too much power.
Senators
This law made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire in A.D. 313
Edict of Milan