Triumvirate Word of the Day A group of three people who jointly share some responsibility, authority, or power
The End of the Republic Triumvirate – Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey rule together and share power.
The End of the Republic Julius Caesar lead the Roman army to victories over Gaul (France) and Britain. When he returns, he takes control over Rome because the army is loyal to him.
The End of the Republic Caesar is a good leader. Caesar helps the poor. He starts building roads and temples to provide employment. Pays for free entertainment to keep Romans happy
The End of the Republic In 45 B.C., Caesar is made “Dictator for Life”. The Senate fears that Caesar will soon become too powerful and ruin the republic. The Senators are also upset because Caesar is popular with the people.
The End of the Republic Caesar is murdered by his closest friends. Ides of March (March 15) in 44 B.C. A group of Senators lead by Brutus and Cassius, stab Caesar to death in the Senate.
The End of the Republic Octavian (Caesar’s nephew) and Mark Antony defeat Cassius and Brutus. Octavian and Mark Antony fight each other for power – Battle of Actium Mark Antony is defeated and commits suicide. Octavian gains power and becomes Emperor.
#1 Who was the legendary founder of Rome?
#2 The first group of people to settle near Rome on the Italian peninsula were called what?
#3 What type of government was set up in Rome in 509 B.C.?
#4 What was the name of the governing body in Rome from 509 B.C. until 27 B.C.?
#5 What were the upper class citizens of Rome called?
#6 What were the middle class citizens of Rome called?
#7 Two senators were chosen to run the Roman empire. What were these two senators called?
#8 What were the representatives of the Plebeians called?
#9 What were Roman soldiers (soldiers that were already citizens) called?
#10 What were foreign soldiers who fought solely for money called?
#11 What was the commander of a century (a division of the army) called?
#12 Who did Rome fight during the Punic Wars?
#13 What were the two empires fighting over during the first Punic War?
#14 What was the name of the general who led his army over the Alps with elephants?
#15 What is the war strategy called where the army completely destroys everything?