From Republic to Empire Section 1

To whom did Cicero want to give power?

• Gladiators
• Senate
• Merchants
• Emperor

Why did many Senators consider Julius Caesar a threat?

• Julius Caesar had no political ambitions
• Senators admired Julius Caesar's humility
• Julius Caesar was a peaceful leader
• Julius Caesar had amassed significant power and influence, which many Senators feared could lead to him becoming a dictator and undermining the Roman Republic.

What role did the military play in Caesar's rise to power?

• The military supported Caesar initially but later betrayed him
• The military opposed Caesar and actively worked against him. They tried to work with his enemies to remove him from power.

• The military supported Caesar in his conquests, provided resources and manpower, and helped him secure victories over his rivals.
• The military remained neutral and did not play a significant role in Caesar's rise to power

Who took over Rome after Caesar's death?

• Cleopatra
• Octavian
• Mark Antony
• Brutus

How did Octavian take power from Mark Antony?

• Bribing the Roman Senate
• Forming an alliance with Cleopatra
• Convincing the Roman people to revolt against Mark Antony
• Defeating him in the naval battle of Actium

What did Marc Antony do to offend Octavian?

• Marc Antony claimed divorced Octavia and married Cleopatra

• Marc Antony publicly praised Octavian's leadership skills
• Marc Antony gifted Octavian a large sum of money
• Marc Antony supported Octavian's claim to be the true heir of Julius Caesar

Why is it significant that Octavian did not take the title of dictator?

• To make it seem like he was not trying to keep all the power.

• To follow in Julius Caesar's footsteps
• To gain absolute power
• To establish a new form of government

What areas of the world did the Romans take over?

• Australia, America, Asia

• Europe, Africa, Asia

• South America, China, Europe

• Asia, Pacific Islands, and Barbados

Why did trade increase during the Pax Romana?

• Economic instability
• Destruction of trade routes
• Increased military conflicts
• Peace and stability across the Roman Empire

What type of law is based on the Roman Law Code?

• Constitutional Law
• Civil Law
• Statutory Law
• Common Law