Head Honchos
Who founded Rome and whom is he famous for killing?
Romulus, the founder of Rome, killed Remus.
When was Julius Caesar assassinated?
44 BC
Rome defeated this empire during the Punic Wars.
Carthage
The three members of the first Triumvirate were...
Julius Caesar
Pompey
Crassus
The three members of the first Triumvirate were...
Octavius
Mark Antony
Lepidus
Before Rome was a Republic, it had a different kind of government. What was it and why did it end?
The monarchy (a government of kings) ended due its corruption.
In which decade were the Gallic Wars?
The 50's BC
This Roman General brought peace to the Mediterranean by defeating pirates.
Pompey
Crassus's role in the uneasy alliance was to provide ________ because he was __________.
Money...rich
Who gave the eulogy (speech) at Caesar's funeral?
Mark Antony
This Pontifex Maximus once wept that he was not as renown as Alexander the Great.
Julius Caesar
When did the Gauls sack Rome?
390 BC
Name the three locations Rome conquered on the map.
Spain, Gaul (France), and Egypt.
The 2 leaders of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar were named...
Brutus and Cassius
This woman was known for romancing men from both Triumvirates.
Cleopatra
This Roman dictator was known for reorganizing the army and serving 7 consulships.
Marius
When was the Roman Republic founded?
509 BC
The gladiator revolts were led by a man named...
Spartacus
Before his assassination, Caesar's dictatorship was full of reforms for Rome. Including...
Fair food distribution
Making more Senators
Plans for Grand Building Projects
Peace/Pardon for Enemies
Libraries and Law Codes
Giving Citizenship to Newly Conquered Lands
Although named Octavius, this man acquired a new name upon being honored by the Senate and people of Rome. This new name was...
Augustus
This member of the 2nd Triumverate was set in charge of Africa, and was allowed to retire.
Lepidus
When was the city of Rome founded?
753 BC
Caesar's famous quote: "Veni, Vidi, Vici" means...
I came, I saw, I conquered
The famous river crossed by Caesar, kicking off the Roman Civil War.
This famous battle saw the traitors who killed Caesar found and defeated.
The Battle of Philippi