Unit 7 Roman Republic Exam

Historical Contexts

100

This Roman dictator’s death left a power vacuum that destabilized the Republic.

Who was Sulla?

200

The competition between powerful generals during this era weakened Republican traditions.

What was rivalry between powerful generals?

300

This informal alliance united Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.

What was the First Triumvirate?

400

This plot aimed to overthrow the Roman government.

What was the Catiline Conspiracy? 

500

The death of this woman weakened the alliance between Caesar and Pompey.

Who was Julia? 

Wars

100

• This Roman general defied the Senate by establishing an independent government in Spain.
• He used guerrilla warfare to resist Roman forces.
• He challenged Rome’s authority outside Italy.

• Who was Sertorius?

200

• Caesar conquered this region north of Italy.
• He defeated Vercingetorix at Alesia.
• The territory became a Roman province.

What was the Gallic Wars? 

300

• Antony and Octavius defeated these conspirators.
• Both leaders committed suicide after the battle.
• Result: Caesar’s assassins were eliminated.

What was the Battle of Philipi? 

400

• This naval battle decided control of Rome.
• Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra.
• Why it matters: It ended the last major civil war.

What was the Battle of Actium? 

500

Caesar defeated Pharnaces and sent this famous message to Rome.

What is Veni, Vidi, Vici?

People

100

• This enslaved gladiator led the largest slave revolt in Roman history.

Who was Spartacus? 

200

• This wealthy Roman defeated Spartacus and later formed a political alliance with Caesar and Pompey.

Who was Crassus? 

300

• This adopted heir of Caesar eventually became Rome’s first emperor.

Who was Augustus or Octavius? 

400

This Gallic chieftain united tribes against Roman conquest and was defeated at Alesia.

• Who was Vercingetorix?

500

• This Roman statesman exposed the Catiline Conspiracy while serving as consul.

Who was Cicero? 

Terms

100

This was the highest elected office in the Roman Republic.

What is a consul?

200

This military celebration honored a victorious general.

What is a Triumph?

300

This title allowed a former consul to govern a province.

What is a proconsul?

400

This position made Caesar Rome’s chief priest.

What is Pontifex Maximus?

500

This river symbolized a point of no return.

What is the Rubicon?

Cause and Effect

100

The death of this dictator created a power vacuum.

What is the death of Sulla?

200

This trend showed military loyalty shifting from the state to individuals.

What is military loyalty to generals?

300

Conflict between popular support and this institution weakened the Republic.

What is the Senate?

400

Personal ___________ and __________ between politicians undermined Republican traditions.

What is ambition and rivalry?

500

The deaths of Julia and Crassus caused this political outcome.

The collapse of the First Triumvirate