The Rise

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The Rise of Rome
Punic Wars
Empire
Emperors
Fall of the Empire
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The myth of the origins of Rome centers around
these two brothers.
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Romulus and Remus
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What are 2 geographical elements around Rome?
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Tiber River and the 7 hills
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What are the 3 groups of people who fought for
control of Rome?
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Latins, Etruscans, and Greeks
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What was a great triumph for Plebeians concerning
the law?
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Twelve Tables
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What were some advantages and disadvantages of
the time limits on Roman government service?
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No one could seize power for long government
lacked continuity
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Name the two opposing generals in the Second
Punic War.
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Hannibal and Scipio
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Describe Hannibals journey in the Second Punic
War.
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Conquered North Africa, crossed the Strait of
Gibraltar, conquered Spain and Gaul, and crossed
into the Alps and into Italy
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What did Hannibal and his troops resort to in the
Alps?
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Cannibalism
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What are two of the reasons for the fall of the
Roman Republic?
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Too many slaves and too much land after the Punic
Wars
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How did Scipio use Hannibals love for Carthage
as a weapon?
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He forced Hannibal to choose between defending
his home and conquering Rome
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Who were the members of the First Triumvirate?
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Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
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What were the names of the brothers who tried to
reform Rome? What did they propose?
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Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus take the large
plantations and split them up and give them to
the poor
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Who killed Julius Caesar? How did it happen?
What date was he killed?
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Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius he was stabbed
in the Senate March15, 44 B.C.
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List at least 3 reforms Caesar brought to Rome.
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Granted citizenship to many conquered peoples,
expanded the Senate, created jobs, started
colonies, increased pay for soldiers
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Who are the members of the Second Triumvirate and
what happened to them?
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Octavian, Marc Antony, and Lepidus Octavian
forced Lepidus to retire and Octavian and Antony
fought and Octavian won
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What name did Octavian take on when he became
emperor? What was his reign known for?
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Augustus Caesar stability and prosperity
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What is the word for Roman Peace?
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Pax Romana
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Who was the insane ruler who appointed his horse
as a senator?
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Caligula
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What family group included Nerva, Trajan,
Hadrian, and Marcus Aurelius?
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The Good Emperors
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What is Titus known for?
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Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried the cities of
Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Who was the emperor that restored order and
reorganized government and retired from political
office?
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Diocletian
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Which emperor brought Christianity to Rome?
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Constantine
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What is the date given for the fall of the
Western Roman Empire?
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476 A.D.
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What 3 groups of barbarians began attacking Rome?
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Germans, Slavs, and Huns
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What are the 5 causes for the fall of the Roman
Empire? Provide an example for each.
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Economic, Political, Religious, Social, and
Military