Rise of Roman empire

Question 1

What are the geography strengths?

Answer 1

1. The Alps
2. Med Sea
3. Italian Peninsula

Question 2

What are the geography effects

Answer 2

1. Natural barriers to the north
2. Water barrier; prevents invasion
3. Narrow shapes and mountains prevent enemies from organizing.

Question 3

What are the military expansion strengths

Answer 3

1. Rome fights wars with carthage for control of trade.

2. Julius Caesar- Popular General

Question 4

What are the military expansion effects

Answer 4

1. Rome wins and gains control of the Mediterranean

2. Caesar wins battles gains Rome’s territory

Question 5

What are the trade strengths

Answer 5

Rome takes over trade in the Mediterranean

Question 6

What are the trade effects

Answer 6

1. Rome takes over more land, becomes wealthier, and spreads culture.
   - language (latin)
   - Art
   - Government
   - Religion

Question 7

What were the changes in g’ment problems/changes

Answer 7

1. Civil war erupts in Rome
2. Breakdown of triumvirate
3. Republic ended

Question 8

What were the changes in g’ment effects

Answer 8

1. 1st triumvirate
   - formation of triumvirate
   (3 men in charge)
2. Caesar take control from other two and declares himself dictator for life.
   Caesar is assassinated
3. 2nd triumvirate
   - Octavian is declared emperor