Roman Leaders

Who was the strong general who led during a Civil War and declared himself dictator for life? 

• Octavian Caesar 
• Augustus Caesar
• Julius Caesar 
• Jamie Caesar 

Why was Julius Caesar so successful at first? 

• He was a very smart man
• He had a VERY loyal army
• He had a lot of money 
• The Senate loved him

Why was Julius Caesar assassinated by the members of the Senate? 

• He had too much power
• They didn't like his son
• He had killed too many innocent people
• They didn't like the way he dressed

How was Octavian Caesar related to Julius Caesar? 

• He was Julius' son
• He was Julius' adopted son
• He was Julius' brother
• He was Julius' father 

Who was the first declared emperor of Rome? 

• Romulus
• Remus 
• Augustus (Octavian) Caesar 
• Julius Caesar 

Why was Octavian Caesar so successful? 

• He was kind and respected
• He was cruel and harsh
• He had a loyal army 
• He wasn't successful....trick question

What does "Augustus" mean? 

• Highly Hated
• Highly Respected
• Greatly Kind
• Horrid Person 

What was the job of an emperor?

• Worked with Senate, Expanded Land, but had no checks or balances
• Keep land in just Rome
• Follow everything the Senate says
• Had no power at all - Just there to look pretty

What area was NOT included in the Imperial Expansion? 

• Greece
• Turkey 
• Britain 
• China 

The Roman Empire divided their land into provinces. What is a province? 

• A hired army 
• A unit or piece of an empire - Ruled by a governor and supported by an army
• A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic
• A form of government in which the public vote for representatives to govern them and make laws.