Constantine was the emperor who, after becoming a Christian, officially made Christianity legal.

Rome is named after a myth: The Roman God of War, Mars, grew fearful that his twin sons would one day overthrow him. The twins, Romulus and Remus, were sent to drift down the Tiber River. Here they were saved by a wolf from drowning. The wolf nursed the two boys as her own. Once grown, the two boys disagreed over where the city should be built. Romulus killed Remus in a fight, and he built the city where they were saved by the wolf. He named the city after himself (Rome) and made himself King.

__________________ was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome who conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire. The Senate became fearful of his power and adoration, so he was assassinated.

The Republic ended after Caesar was killed and Octavian became the first emperor.

Diocletian was the Emperor who

How did Rome change as a result of the three Punic Wars and the four Macedonian wars? (select 2)

What two advancements in architecture and building occurred as a result of the Roman’s discovery of concrete?

What is a long term effect of the Fall of the Roman Empire?

Beginning with the rule of Augustus, Rome experienced unprecedented peace, development and economic prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. this period of time lasted 200 years and is know as the ______ ______.

Which of the following was an effect of plebeians leaving Rome in 494 BCE? There are 2 effects.

In Roman Government, ______ served one year terms and were considered to be the masters of all public affairs. There were only 2 at a time and held the most power.

In Roman Government, ______ had sole care and management of the treasury, and the full power to propose conditions of treaty; or to make a denunciation of war.

Citizens in the Roman Republic that made up a larger portion of the population, served as soldiers and farmed, but had no political authority.

Initially, after the fall of the monarchy, the Republic became ruled by the rich families. This upper class group were called the _______. They represented only 5% of the population. Only these great families could hold political or religious offices.

Caesar’s heir and step-son who eventually became the first emperor of Rome as Augustus.

"And now it may well be asked, what part is left to the people in this government. There is, however, a part still allotted to the people; and, indeed, the most important part. For, first, the people are the sole dispensers of rewards and punishments. It is impossible, indeed, that the government should be maintained if the wicked stand in equal estimation with the good. The people, then, when any such offences demand such punishment, frequently condemn citizens to the payment of a fine. To the people alone belongs the right to sentence any one to die. To the people belongs the power of approving or rejecting laws. When any alliance is concluded, any war ended, or treaty made; to them the conditions are referred, and by them either annulled or ratified. And thus again, from a view of all these circumstances, it might with reason be imagined, that the people had engrossed the largest portion of the government, and that the state was plainly a democracy." (Polybius, circa 200 BCE) Based on the excerpt above, which of the following is true of the role of the people in the Roman Republic?

Wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class

How did Julius Caesar’s dictatorship most affect Rome?