• civil war a conflict between two political groups within the same country.
• Julius Caesar A Roman general, statesman, consul; played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire
• triumvirate in ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government.
• Augustus The first Roman emperor (Octavian) who gained power after defeating the combined forces of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony
• Pax Romana a period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 b.c. to a.d. 180.
• Julius Caesar A Roman general, statesman, consul; played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire
• triumvirate in ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government.
• Augustus The first Roman emperor (Octavian) who gained power after defeating the combined forces of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony
• Pax Romana a period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 b.c. to a.d. 180.
2. Which category of the Roman Empire do you feel was most significant? Why?
3.What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?
Economic inequality, military upheaval, civil war, and the rise of Caesar.
4.What were the main reasons for the Romans’ success in controlling such a large empire?
They had an efficient system government, able rulers, and a strong military
5.What measures did the government take to distract and control the masses of Rome?
They provided many free games and gladiator contests and organized many celebratory contests.
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