6-2 Flashcards
1
Q
civil war
A
conflict between groups within same country begin
2
Q
Julius Caesar
A
military leader
Roman dictator until March 15, 44 BC
stabbed 23 times/one attacker was Marcus Brutus (his best friend)
3
Q
triumvirate
A
a group of three rulers
4
Q
absolute ruler
A
one who has total power
5
Q
Augustus
A
“exalted one”
Octavian’s given name
6
Q
Pax Romana
A
Rome’s 207 years of peace
7
Q
gladiator
A
professional fighters
fought to death in public contests
