Governments
Government type – a ruler with absolute power
Tyranny or dictatorship
How was Christianity affected by the Pax Romana?
Spread
Which animal did the Carthaginians use during the Punic Wars?
War Elephants
“Et tu Brute” referred to which Senator who betrayed and stabbed Julius Caesar?
Brutus
What is the name of the island just off the coast of the Italian boot?
Sicily
Gov. in which people have an equal say
democracy / Republic
Which leader led Rome into the Pax Romana?
Augustus
How was the future of Rome changed after winning all 3 Punic Wars?
Rome became the leading power in Med. world
When was
Julius Caesar assassinated?
March 15, 44BC as he entered the Theater of Pompey
What is the modern day country name of Gaul?
France
Gov. in which three people share power
Triumvirate
What term means laws were made the same during the Pax Romana?
standardized
Which General led the Romans to victory in the 2nd Punic War?
Scipio
Which triumvirate was Julius Caesar a part of, 1st 2nd or 3rd ?
1st
Which modern day country holds the ancient Byzantine capital city of Constantinople?
Turkey
This person became dictator after the 1st triumvirate
Julius Caesar
Roman law was based on this idea when accused of a crime
(Still used by the U.S. today)
Innocent until proven guilty
What was the name of the Carthaginian General during the 2nd Punic War?
Hannibal
How did Julius Caesar get the loyalty of his troops?
lived w/ them, fought with them, walked with them, ate what they ate, etc.
Which 2 modern day European countries did Julius Caesar serve as a Roman Governor? Gaul and ____
Spain
This person became dictator after the 2nd triumvirate
Augustus / Octavian
How many years did the Pax Romana last?
200 years
What did the Romans invent to change the sea battles to land battles ?
Corvus
Give two positive things Julius Caesar did for the plebeians
Made public works programs to give them jobs
Made owners of farms use plebeians as workers
Put on 100 days straight of free gladiatorial games
Gave grain, food to the hungry
Which African country holds the city of Carthage?
Tunisia