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What were the names of the two tribunes, who were also brothers that tried to reform Rome but were killed by angry mobs before they could finish their reforms? |
Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus
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A type of Roman building with columns on the inside as opposed to the Greek style of putting the columns on the outside
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basilica
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I was adopted by Julius Caesar and made his heir. I was only eighteen when Julius Caesar died. Many people opposed me becoming imperator and I spent 13 years wage war against them. I eventually became emperor Caesar Augustus and was a wise and just ruler. What was my name before becoming emperor?
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Octavius
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I was great Roman orator during the time of Julius Caesar. I made great speeches. Who am I?
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Cicero |
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I was from a prominent Rome family. As governor of Gaul, I had great military strength and expanded the northern boundaries of Rome. I became very popular among the people and was consider a great general. Eventually, I became dictator for life. I was the first imperator and was eventually stabbed to death in the Roman Senate. Who am I? |
Julius Caesar
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Latin word for commander or general
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imperator
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What word means grand or majestic?
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Augustus
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As a truly humble guy, I created a month of July naming it after myself?
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Julius Caesar |
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I ruled Rome for forty years from 27 BC to 14AD. Who am I? |
Caesar Augustus |
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Where was the center of public life in Rome? Originally, it was a market place but became a place for public meetings and speeches.
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forum
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What was the name of Rome's Golden Age? It means the "Peace of Rome"
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Pax Romana |
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Where did the games and shows of Rome take place?
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amphitheater |
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What architecture feature did the Romans perfect and use to support buildings and aqueducts? |
arches
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What did Romans build to carry fresh water from the hills into the city of Rome?
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aqueducts
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What Roman building structure did early Christians copy when making their churches?
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basilica |
