Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Day 3

civil war: a conflict between two political groups of the same country.
julius caesar: military leader who joined forces with crassus pompey, he was elected consul in 59 BC.
triumvirate: a group of three leaders sharing control of the government.
augustus: “octavian” was the unchallenged ruler of rome.
pax romana: roman peace.

the factors that contributed to the fall of the roman republic: the growing discontent among the lower classes of society and a breakdown in military order.

What were the main reasons for the Romans' success in controlling such a large empire:
efficient government and able rulers.

what measures did the government take to distract and control the masses of Rome:
government provided free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contest.


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