First emperor of Rome, the Senate game him the title that meant "revered one"

Method of balancing power, used to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Emperor who was a philosopher and orator, wanted to give more power to the Senate.

Came to power in 458 BCE, most famous Roman dictator, gave up his power early.

Emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 312 CE.

Capital of Eastern (Byzantine) Roman Empire.

Decaying of people's values

Someone who rules with absolute power.

Influenced Roman society, built first temples and sewers, influenced Roman alphabet and numbers.

Center of life in Ancient Rome

Name of church built during the reign of Justinian

Carthaginian general who fought Rome in the Punic Wars.

Powerful general who became dictator, was later assassinated by a group of Senators, wrote many passages about himself so people would remember his accomplishments.

Official language of the Roman Empire.

Protected the rights of the people of Rome, first set of laws to be written down in Rome.

Branch of Roman Tripartite government, most powerful elected leaders.

Became the sole ruler when Marc Antony died, also known as Augustus.

A person who is a good public speaker.

Roman upper class of people

Roman common people

Ally of Julius Caesar until he tried to take of Rome while Caesar conquered Gaul.

Latin for "first citizen"

Government where people elect leaders to represent them.

First heroes of Rome, origin story of how Rome was named.

Branch of government made up of wealthy and powerful citizens, became the most powerful branch.

Gladiator who led a slave revolt against Rome.

Names himself dictator for life, changed the Roman Republic forever.

Extremely important because food needed to be brought in from other parts of the Mediterranean.

Latin for "I forbid"