Roman Empire Part II

Who became leaders after Julius Caesar was killed in 44 B.C.?

• Brutus and Cassius, the murderers of Julius Caesar

• Octavian and Marc Antony (co-leaders)

• Lucius Sulla came back as leader

One of the leaders wanted his own empire with his wife, Cleopatra of Egypt. What happened?

• Nothing - they stayed in power as partners

• Marc Antony won the battle and became the Emperor

• Octavian defeated Marc Antony in battle and became Augustus Caesar

What years did Octavian (Augustus Caesar) rule the Roman Empire?

• 27 B.C. to 14 A.D. (41 years)

• 23 B.C. to 30 A.D. (53 years)

• 27 B.C. to 26 B.C. (1 year)

What places were invaded under Roman Emperor Augustus (Octavian)?

• Russia, China, and India

• Brazil, Argentina, and Columbia

• Parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

Rome under Augustus gained control of what great Sea?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Caribbean Sea

What does the Latin words, "Pax Romana" mean?

• Roman soldiers back packs

• Roman Peace

• Roman Noodles for food

What did Augustus as leader of Rome allow for religion?

• Augustus allowed Roman and Greek gods, but not the Egyptian or Hebrew gods.

• Augustus said, "Only Roman gods" are worshipped

• Augustus allowed everyone to keep their own religions.

What kept the Roman Empire connected?

• The Romans built hot-air balloons to fly throughout the empire

• The Romans didn't like to be connected to other places

• The Romans built roads to connect the empire

What was the structure that carried water from the mountains to the cities and towns of the empire?

• There was no structure...people had to dig their own wells

• The structure was called the Aquaduct

• The structure was called, underground pipes

What was the favorite place to go for entertainment in the Roman Empire?

• Romans didn't like entertainment. They wanted to be tough!

• Romans liked to watch movies at the theater

• Many Romans loved to go to the Circus Maximus to watch races, gladiator fights, and other events