The Roman Empire

TERMS & NAMES 
1.For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. 
• civil war - A conflict between two political groups within the same country
• Julius Caesar - A Roman general, statesman, consul; played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire
• triumvirate - Group of three leaders sharing control of the government
• Augustus - First Roman emperor who gained power after defeating the combined forces of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony
• Pax Romana - Period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire

USING YOUR READING GUIDE 
2.Which category of the Roman Empire do you feel was most significant? Why?
The category of the Roman Empire that I feel was most significant was their military because the miliarty helped expand the empire.
MAIN IDEAS 
3.What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic? 
Factors that contribute to the fall of the Roman Republic was among he lower class of society and the fall in the military order.
4.What were the main reasons for the Romans’ success in controlling such a large empire?
The main reasons for the Romans' success in controlling such a large empire was the efficient government and rulers
5.What measures did the government take to distract and control the masses of Rome?
Measures that the government took to ditch and control the masses of Rome were that the government provided free games, event, races, and gladiator battles.

GUIDED READING
Part A - 
1.  economy - there were two soviet groups, you were either rich or poor, thousand of salves worked on land owned by rich landowners, 
2. form of government - republic, a good running government, set up civil services by paying workers to manage the government.
3. values - loyalty, strength, discipline
4. social structures - many slaves, a few were rich and the rest were slaves
5. religion - polytheistic, worshipped powerful spirits, honored powerful gods and goddesses through rituals
6. entertainment - the government provided free games, event, races, and gladiator battles.

Part B - 
1. civil war - Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus wanted to help Rome's poor, but this caused a civil war
2. triumvirate - Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey joined forces and dominated Rome as a triumvirate 
3. Gaul - Caesar appointed himself governor of Gaul and led successful campaigns to conquer Gaul
4. absolute rule - someone who has complete power, Caesar governed as an absolute ruler.
5. Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius - Caesar's assassination was plotted by a number of senators, led by Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius.





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