Brainpop! The Rise of the Roman Empire

How was the Roman Republic different from the Roman Empire?

• The Republic was very large; the Empire was fairly small.

• The Republic was ruled by elected representatives; the Empire was not.

• The Republic had no army; the Empire had a massive army.

• The Republic

How was Julius Caesar viewed by most Roman citizens during his lifetime?

• He was extremely popular.

• He was feared by nearly everyone

• He was despised as a ruthless dictator.

• He was worshiped as a living god.

How did Caesar expand the boundaries of Rome?

• Claiming unexplored territories.

• Buying up all the land he could afford.

• Negotiating treaties with neighboring rulers.

• Military conquest.

What two jobs were held by both Caesar and his rival Pompey?

• Politician and military general

• Soldier and farmer

• Senator and judge

• Emperor and dictator

Cleopatra provided Caesar with ________ help.

• . Religious

• Political

• Military

• Financial

How did Caesar gain control of Rome?

• He inherited the throne from his father.

• He was appointed by the Senate

• He won a civil war.

• He was elected by the people.

Why did the Senate assassinate Caesar?

• They thought he'd added too much territory to the Empire.

• They were jealous of his popularity.

• They didn't like his reforms, and thought he'd become too powerful.

• Caesar tried to disband the Senate, so the Senators fought back.

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Augustus inherited the title of Emperor from his father, Julius Caesar.

• Augustus emerged as the victor of a series of civil wars.

• Augustus gained the support of the Senate by refusing absolute power.

• Augustus's reign as Emperor was marked by violence and chaos.

During the reign of Augustus, the Senate:

• Was basically powerless.

• Ceased to exist.

• Expanded its power.

• Led a revolt against the Emperor.

Place the following events in sequence: A) Julius Caesar conquers Gaul; B) Caesar leads his army into Rome; C) Caesar revises the Roman calendar

• C, A, B

• A, C, B

• C, B, A

• A, B, C