History of Rome Flashcards
How did Rome’s control change geographically during the republic?
Rome expanded its borders throughout all of Italy and into the Mediterranean world.
How was Rome governed during the republic?
Rome was governed by two annually elected consuls and laws were established by the Senate.
Name 2 famous wars during the Republic.
The Punic Wars against Carthage, and Julius Caesar’s campaigns in Gaul and Britain.
What is the commonly accepted event for the end of the republic?
The start of Octavian Augustus’ rule as emperor in 27 BCE is marked as the defining transitional event ending the republic.
How was the empire governed differently from the republic?
Rome was now ruled by a single emperor instead of two annually elected consuls.
How did Rome’s control geographically change during the empire?
It expanded it’s territory into the parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and all the way north to Britain.
What is the Pax Romana?
During the first two centuries of the empire, Rome experienced a relatively peaceful time called Pax Romana.
Who were the Julio-Claudians?
The first five Emperors
Who were the Flavians?
The second set of emperors
Name the first Julio-Claudian.
Augustus
Second Julio-Claudian
Tiberius
Third Julio-Claudian
Caligula
Fourth Julio-Claudian
Claudius
Fifth Julio-Claudian
Nero
