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The reign of ________________ began a long era of peace and prosperity.

Augustus

100
Julius Caesar crossed which river in order to start a civil war with Pompey?
The Rubicon River.
100

What was Caesar's official position before he was killed?

Been appointed Dictator for Life

100
Julius Caesar grew popular with which group of people through his jobs program?
The poor.
100
How many branches of government was the Roman Republic split in to? (HINT: It is the same as the US)
Three
200

Who was a killed because he shared a name with a lead conspirator of the plot to kill Caesar?

Who is Cinna

200
In which war did Hannibal march an army (including elephants) over the Alps to attack Rome?
The Second Punic War.
200

Why did Caesar pick a Governorship when his term as Consul was over?

A governor couldn't be charged by the Senate with Crimes?

200
Which group of Romans gained the right to share in ruling as the Republic grew?
The plebeians.
200
According to a traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus.
300

Who of what tribe was the leader of the Gallic revolt against Caesar?

Vercengetorix of the Arverni

300

What Germanic Tribe did Caesar almost wipe-out in the Gallic Wars?

Who are the Nervii

300

What are did Caesar choose to be Governor of then subjugated the whole area to win fame and fortune?

What is Gaul?

300

What two men (heirs of Caesar) helped form the second Triumvirate?

Who is Octavian and Antony?

300

Name two inventions that helped the Romans achieve their great Empire?

Aqueducts, concrete, siege engines, mosaics, frescos....

400
How did Julius Caesar die?
His enemies (and friends) killed him.
400

What Gallic culturally important Oppida was destroyed by Caesar with claims of over 40,000 Gauls killed?

What is Avaricum

400
In 509 B.C. Romans overthrew Tarquin the Proud and began what form of government?
A republic.
400
Which group of Romans were the wealthier class who could hold political office?
The patricians.
400
What reform did Julius Caesar make that has still an effect on our lives today? (Especially this year!)
The creation of a 12 month calendar that accounts for leap years.
500

What was Brutus's families claim to fame as a "son of the Republic"

His ancestors helped overthrow the last king of Rome.

500
Why did the Roman soldiers carry standards into battle?
So they knew where they were to be on the battlefield.
500
What is a triumvirate?
Rule by 3 people.
500

Who supplied the labor for the rich owners of the Latifundia estates?

They used slaves, for free.

500

Rome did not produce enough grain, so who supplied the city of Rome (part of why they go to war)?

Egypt