Fast & Curious Roman Empire

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Disorder in the Roman Republic created an opportunity for whom to take power?

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Julius Caesar

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The Republic ended when who became Rome's FIRST EMPEROR? Options: Queen of Egypt; married to Marc Antony, Augustus (aka Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son), Pompey, Julius Caesar

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Augustus (aka Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son)

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Cicero

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philosopher and orator; a Roman who tried to stop the chaos in Rome's government; thought upper-class Romans should work together to make Rome a better place; argued to limit the power of generals; wanted the Romans to give more support to Senate and to restore checks & balances on government

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Pompey

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one of Rome's most influential leaders; ruled Rome with Caesar and Crassus

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Marc Antony

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Caesar's former assistant, friend, and a powerful general; at Caesar's funeral, he delivered a famous speech that turned even more Romans against the killers; married Octavia (Octavian's sister), then divorced her to marry Cleopatra (Queen of Egypt)

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Augustus

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title given to Caesar's adopted son by Senate; also called "Octavian"; means "revered one"

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Pax Romana

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200 year period of peace in Rome; "time of peace"; stable government and well-run army; Roman Empire population grew; trade increased; quality of life improved

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aqueduct

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a raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities

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orator

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public speaker

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Christianity

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religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth