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Roman Empire

Roman Empire. Classical Civilizations. Rome Becomes and Empire. growing gap between rich and poor started the process. Rome Becomes and Empire. growing gap between rich and poor started the process civil war lead to powerful military generals coming to power. Rome Becomes and Empire.

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Roman Empire

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  1. Roman Empire Classical Civilizations

  2. Rome Becomes and Empire • growing gap between rich and poor started the process

  3. Rome Becomes and Empire • growing gap between rich and poor started the process • civil war lead to powerful military generals coming to power

  4. Rome Becomes and Empire • Julius Caesar become dictator-for-life in 44 B.C.

  5. Rome Becomes and Empire • Julius Caesar become dictator-for-life in 44 B.C. • assassinated - March 15, 44 B.C. • Ides of March

  6. Rome Becomes and Empire? • 27 B.C. - Octavian, Caesar’s 18 year-old grand nephew and adopted son comes to power

  7. Rome Becomes and Empire? • 27 B.C. - Octavian, Caesar’s 18 year-old grand nephew and adopted son comes to power • defeats rivals: • Mark Antony and Cleopatra

  8. Rome Becomes and Empire? • 27 B.C. - Octavian, Caesar’s 18 year-old grand nephew and adopted son comes to power • defeats rivals: • Mark Antony and Cleopatra • Battle of Actium in Greece (31 B.C.E.)

  9. Rome Becomes and Empire? • 27 B.C. - Octavian, Caesar’s 18 year-old grand nephew and adopted son comes to power • defeats rivals: • Mark Antony and Cleopatra • Battle of Actium in Greece (31 B.C.E.) • Octavian becomes Augustus (“exalted one”) and ruled as imperator (“supreme military commander”) from which the term emperor is derived

  10. Roman Engineering and Architecture • master builders of • roads

  11. Roman Engineering and Architecture • master builders of • roads • bridges

  12. Roman Engineering and Architecture • master builders of • roads • bridges • harbors

  13. Roman Engineering and Architecture • master builders of • roads • bridges • harbors • aqueducts

  14. Roman Engineering and Architecture • master builders of • roads • bridges • harbors • aqueducts • architecture combines both Greek and Roman elements

  15. Roman Engineering and Architecture • master builders of • roads • bridges • harbors • aqueducts • architecture combines both Greek and Roman elements • improved on the arch and dome

  16. Hadrian Builds the Pantheon • designed to honor the Roman gods • a public and sacred place • monumental dome reflect Rome’s technological achievements • symbolizes Hadrian’s authority as emperor

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