Unit 2, Lesson 9 Quizs

Crassus

• A wealthy Roman general and politician who was part of the First Triumvirate with Julius Caesar and Pompey.

• A famous Roman poet known for his epic poems.

• A Roman senator who opposed Julius Caesar's rise to power.

• A military leader who conquered Gaul and became a dictator.

Octavian

• A Roman general known for his military conquests

• Also known as Augustus, he was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor

• A famous philosopher of ancient Rome

• A legendary figure in Roman mythology

Equestrian Order

• A social class in ancient Rome, ranking below the senatorial class, known for being wealthy and influential in politics and business.

• A military rank in ancient Rome responsible for cavalry units.

• A religious group in ancient Rome that performed rituals and sacrifices.

• A class of merchants in ancient Rome who were primarily involved in trade.

Rubicon

• A shallow river in northeastern Italy, famously crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 BC, an act that led to the Roman Civil War.

• A mountain range in southern Italy known for its scenic views.

• A famous battle fought in ancient Rome.

• A city in Italy known for its historical architecture.

Julius Caesar

• A Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

• A famous philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and politics.

• A legendary king of Rome who is said to have founded the city.

• A military leader in ancient Greece who fought against the Persians.

Triumvirate

• A political regime dominated by three powerful individuals.

• A type of government led by a single ruler.

• A military alliance between two nations.

• A system of checks and balances among branches of government.

Cleopatra

• The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

• A famous Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence.

• The first female pharaoh of Egypt who built the Great Pyramid.

• A legendary figure in Greek mythology known for her tragic love stories.

Antony

• A Roman politician and general who was an ally of Julius Caesar and the main rival of his successor Octavian.

• A famous philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and morality.

• A military leader in ancient Greece who fought against the Persians.

• A renowned poet in ancient Rome who wrote epic poetry.

Pompey

• A military and political leader of the late Roman Republic, who was part of the First Triumvirate with Julius Caesar and Crassus.

• A famous Roman poet known for his epic poems.

• A Roman general who led the army against Hannibal in the Second Punic War.

• A philosopher who founded the Stoic school of philosophy in Rome.