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Ancient Greece: The Roman Empire

Ancient Greece: The Roman Empire. Chapter 11-14. By: Alexis, Madi and Ana. Chapter 11: “ I came, I saw, I conquered ”.

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Ancient Greece: The Roman Empire

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  1. Ancient Greece: The Roman Empire Chapter 11-14 By: Alexis, Madi and Ana

  2. Chapter 11: “I came, I saw, I conquered” Julius Caesar gained power though the political deal of the First Triumvirate When the Triumvirate broke up, Caesar defeated Pompey in battle and took complete control of Rome’s empire. As dictator, he passed many laws to improve life in Rome, but he made man powerful enemies among the aristocrats. In 44 BCE, he was assassinated by these enemies, and Rome was plunged into a 13-year civil war that ended the Republic.

  3. What benefits did Julius Caesar gain from the First Triumvirate?

  4. Why did the Senate declare Caesar an enemy of the state in 49 BCE?

  5. How did Caesar respond to the declaration?

  6. While he was dictator, what did Caesar accomplish?

  7. HOMEWORK With a partner, read the following excerpts from Julius Caesar's “The conquest of Gaul”. Then answer the questions on a separate piece of paper

  8. Chapter 12: Power-mad or madly in love? Cleopatra and Caesar The story of Cleopatra still fascinates. She was cunning, intelligent, and wily. She brought under her influence some of the most powerful people of her time, including Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, and she used her skills to keep control of Egypt despite facing dangerous foes. When she died, it marked the end of the 25- year reign of the Ptolemy's in Egypt.

  9. When and why did Cleopatra inherit the kingdom of Egypt?

  10. Why did Caesar support Cleopatra instead of Ptolemy XIII

  11. Where and how did Cleopatra and Mark Anthony meet?

  12. While he was dictator, what did Caesar accomplish?

  13. Cause and Effect: The Life of Cleopatra

  14. Chapter 13: The Emperor’s New Names: the reign of Augustus Augustus was 13 years old when Julius Caesar, his adoptive father, was assassinated. Already a general, he formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Anthony and Lepidus in order to defeat Caesar's assassins. Augustus then defeated Anthony, becoming master of the Roman world when he was 33. He reigned as emperor for 41 years, brought peace after several years of civil war, reorganized the empire, built roads, and sponsored the arts.

  15. Pax Romana The Roman Peace

  16. Horus Protect of the Monarchy

  17. Lipidus A Roman Patrician who became part of the Second Triumvirate and Pontific Maximums. 

  18. Tiberius Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. 3rd Emperor of Rome

  19. Virgil A Roman Poet who was alive during August Rule.

  20. Augustus Caesar (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14 AD) Originally called Octavian, Caesars nephew and the second Emperor of Rome

  21. What was the relationship between Octavian and Caesar? How did it change after Caesar’s death?

  22. What problems did Octavian have to overcome at the beginning of the Pax Romana?

  23. How did Augustus make Rome a better place?

  24. How did Augustus hold on to his authority and safeguard his life?

  25. Your Group’s Assignment Read the handout provided. Do you agree with Augustine's portrayal of himself? Explain your answer with references and details.

  26. Chapter 14: Misery, Mistrust, Madness and Murder: The Successors of Augustus Just as Augustus illustrates the best results of a strong emperor, the rulers in this chapter illustrate the worst results of allowing absolute rule by one person. There were many problems after the reign of Augustus, starting with 4 tyrannical rulers…

  27. Roman Empire 78 AD

  28. Why was Augustus reluctant to put Tiberius on the throne?

  29. How did Caligura change after his reign?

  30. How did Claudius become emperor?

  31. What traits characterized the emperor Vespasian?

  32. Why did Rome suffered under Nero but thrived under Vespasian?

  33. Compare and Contrast the successors of Augustus…

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