Why was Julius Caesar Assassinated
... • When returning from Gaul in 49 BC, Caesar ordered his troops to cross the Rubicon River, thus committing a grave crime against the state. – Caesar marched into Rome and took it over – Civil war erupted between Caesar and the General Pompey. Why was it a crime for Caesar to cross the Rubicon with h ...
... • When returning from Gaul in 49 BC, Caesar ordered his troops to cross the Rubicon River, thus committing a grave crime against the state. – Caesar marched into Rome and took it over – Civil war erupted between Caesar and the General Pompey. Why was it a crime for Caesar to cross the Rubicon with h ...
The Emperors Activity
... together to rule Rome once again as a triumvirate. The trio ruled in peace for several years, but their government did not last. Octavian gradually increased his power and in 31 B.C., he challenged the other two for control of Rome. Lepidus was forced to retire, and Marc Antony, with the aid of Quee ...
... together to rule Rome once again as a triumvirate. The trio ruled in peace for several years, but their government did not last. Octavian gradually increased his power and in 31 B.C., he challenged the other two for control of Rome. Lepidus was forced to retire, and Marc Antony, with the aid of Quee ...
Name
... branch that proposes and votes on new laws. At first, the senate was made up only of 300 upper-class men called patricians. A patrician was a member of a wealthy family in the Roman republic. Ordinary citizens were known as plebeians. In the early republic, plebeians could not hold office or be sena ...
... branch that proposes and votes on new laws. At first, the senate was made up only of 300 upper-class men called patricians. A patrician was a member of a wealthy family in the Roman republic. Ordinary citizens were known as plebeians. In the early republic, plebeians could not hold office or be sena ...
Julius Caesarpowerpoint-2
... with extraordinary patience, and as a result was almost always able to choose the time and place for his battles, or regain the initiative even in the most difficult situations. His campaigns in Gaul had earned him a large and devoted army; like in 61, Rome now waited with bated breath for the retur ...
... with extraordinary patience, and as a result was almost always able to choose the time and place for his battles, or regain the initiative even in the most difficult situations. His campaigns in Gaul had earned him a large and devoted army; like in 61, Rome now waited with bated breath for the retur ...
World History Connections to Today
... great victory over Spartacus but when he returned home it was a general named _________ who took all the credit for the victory Soon after the battle they are both elected to serve as counsels of Rome. They both worked hard strengthening Rome ...
... great victory over Spartacus but when he returned home it was a general named _________ who took all the credit for the victory Soon after the battle they are both elected to serve as counsels of Rome. They both worked hard strengthening Rome ...
Stoicism: Philosophy of Empire
... will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An empire that will continue to be ruled by this august body, and a sovereign ruler chosen for life.” ...
... will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An empire that will continue to be ruled by this august body, and a sovereign ruler chosen for life.” ...
The Roman Republic
... land a person could own. He was killed in a riot staged by the Senate when he ran for a second term as tribune. In 123 B.C., Tiberius Gracchus’s younger brother, Gaius Gracchus, was elected tribune. When the Senate began to feel threatened by his ideas in 121 B.C. they had him killed. In 107 B.C., G ...
... land a person could own. He was killed in a riot staged by the Senate when he ran for a second term as tribune. In 123 B.C., Tiberius Gracchus’s younger brother, Gaius Gracchus, was elected tribune. When the Senate began to feel threatened by his ideas in 121 B.C. they had him killed. In 107 B.C., G ...
Rome PowerPoint
... Concrete (if a society can only introduce one invention, it could do no better than this.) Codex form of books Water mills (late in Empire) ...
... Concrete (if a society can only introduce one invention, it could do no better than this.) Codex form of books Water mills (late in Empire) ...
Chapter 5 Rome and the Rise of Christianity
... were victorious. Formed the First Triumvirate. Pompey- Spain, Crassius- Syria, Caesar- Gaul. Crassius killed in battle. Senators wanted Pompey as leader. Caesar was asked to step down. Caesar marches on Rome, defeats Pompey, and took complete control of the Roman Government. Named dictator. Gi ...
... were victorious. Formed the First Triumvirate. Pompey- Spain, Crassius- Syria, Caesar- Gaul. Crassius killed in battle. Senators wanted Pompey as leader. Caesar was asked to step down. Caesar marches on Rome, defeats Pompey, and took complete control of the Roman Government. Named dictator. Gi ...
Marius and Sulla
... purported friends such as Saturnitus. Eventually he had to quell a rebellion led by his friends. This made him look like a fool and in reality, he was one. Sulla Lucius Cornelius Sulla was an optimates. His family was one of the oldest and most respected in all of Rome. As such, he was the polar opp ...
... purported friends such as Saturnitus. Eventually he had to quell a rebellion led by his friends. This made him look like a fool and in reality, he was one. Sulla Lucius Cornelius Sulla was an optimates. His family was one of the oldest and most respected in all of Rome. As such, he was the polar opp ...
First Triumvirate fact sheet: Introducing the First Triumvirate: (drum
... had eight legions which were devoted to him. At the time, he was the most powerful man in Rome. Due to his immense popularity with the Roman people, he was regarded with suspicion by the Optimates. The Senate subsequently refused to grant land to his veteran soldiers and they would not give Pompey a ...
... had eight legions which were devoted to him. At the time, he was the most powerful man in Rome. Due to his immense popularity with the Roman people, he was regarded with suspicion by the Optimates. The Senate subsequently refused to grant land to his veteran soldiers and they would not give Pompey a ...
Ancient Rome 509 BC – 476 AD
... • Military was divided into 5000 man units called Legions – very well trained, unpaid soldiers • Conquered people were usually well treated if they paid taxes and provided soldiers ...
... • Military was divided into 5000 man units called Legions – very well trained, unpaid soldiers • Conquered people were usually well treated if they paid taxes and provided soldiers ...
STUDY GUIDE – ROME Name three ways that the geography of the
... 45. Why did some Romans think Caesar wanted to be king? ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 46. What group was responsible for Caesar’s murder? ___________________________________________ 47. Why were R ...
... 45. Why did some Romans think Caesar wanted to be king? ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 46. What group was responsible for Caesar’s murder? ___________________________________________ 47. Why were R ...
Structure of the Repub.Ppt
... they had to fight for their rights. The plebeians spent much of their time working. At home, they were led by the “Pater Familias.” If they had some money, they might have one or more slaves. Like most other Romans, they spoke the Latin language, and worshipped the Roman gods and goddesses. ...
... they had to fight for their rights. The plebeians spent much of their time working. At home, they were led by the “Pater Familias.” If they had some money, they might have one or more slaves. Like most other Romans, they spoke the Latin language, and worshipped the Roman gods and goddesses. ...
