Emperors of Rome Flashcards
Accomplishments of Caesar
- Granted citizenship to more people. 2. Distributed land to the poor. 3. Created jobs through a public works initiative. 4. Introduces a new calendar- the Julian Calendar- 365 1/4 day calendar (calendar we use today with minor changes.)
Accomplishments of Octavian
Creates efficient civil service to enforce lawsRoman tax system more fairSet up postal serviceIssued new coins to make trade easierCreated public work jobsBuilt grandiose structures
Alea iacta est
The die is cast, you can’t take it back in gambling
Caesar first name
Julius
Caesar’s job creating accomplishment-what does this mean and why is it useful?
A. Fixing bridges, paving roads, building buildings , etcB. Useful because its a win win- Rome is beautiful and people have jobs
Caesar’s job creating accomplishment-what does this mean and why is it useful?
A. Fixing bridges, paving roads, building buildings , etcB. Useful because its a win win- Rome is beautiful and people have jobs
Cassius
Instrumental senator to the liberatori
Colosseum
Gladiator fight arena
Crassus
One of wealthiest men in Rome, put down Spartacus revolt, general of the part of the Roman army that tried to stop the gladiators from escaping.
Did Caesar end up becoming power hungry?
Yes
Dignitaries
Personal reputation, moral standing, ethical worth. Directly related to a man’s entitlement to respect and proper treatment.
For Brutus, why was the matter of Caesar’s assassination not just a political matter but a personal one?
He claimed descent from a person who helped overthrow the rule of the last king of Rome, Tarquin the proud. Rome became a republic and the Romans swore to never allow one man to rule again.
Gaul
Modern day France
How can an army of slaves stand a chance against the greatest professional army of the ancient world?
Better training, joined by other slaves, Spartacus brilliant strategist
How did the Triumvirate bully their way into the Republic?
Caesar has popularity, Pompey has might, Crassus has $
How did they increase crowd safety?
They dug a ditch around the edge of the arena. A revolving barrier was later placed there.
How many times did Caesar marry? Why? What happened to him while he was married to his third wife?
Three, for political advantage. While he was married to his third wife, he met Queen Cleopatra and had a son with her
How many times was Caesar stabbed?
23 times
How were slaves often acquired?
Taken captive in battle and taken back to Rome w two options
Ides of March
March 15
Liberatori
Assassins
Ludus Magnus
Gladiator training school where they practiced w wooden swords and became more skilled then Roman soldiers
Magnus
The great
Marcus Brutus
Caesar’s former best friend and assassin, possible illegitimate son. “Et tu, Brute?”