Republic vs Empire Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
A
Augustus (Octavian)
2
Q
How is an Empire different from a Republic?
A
Empires are ruled by one person, while citizens hold the power in a republic.
3
Q
How many people are in charge in an empire?
A
One
4
Q
Why did the Roman Republic fail?
A
The Roman Republic could not or would not solve the problems that resulted from Roman expansion.
