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16 Cards in this Set
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Civil War
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Conflict between groups within the same country.
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Julius Caesar
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Leader who brought order to Rome after civil wars. (land reform)(economic revival)(urban renewal)(calendar)(flood control)(cultural explosion)
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Triumverate
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A rule by a group of three.
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Absolute Ruler
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One who has total power.
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Augustus
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Most powerful ruler of the roman empire. His real name was Octavian. Religious, frugal man. Had strict moral code.
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Pax Romana
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Period of peace and prosperity in Roman empire.
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Gladiator
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Slaves that were professional fighters. They were forced to fight in public contests to their death.
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Latfundia
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Huge estates of rich landowners in which slaves were forced to work on.
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Pompey
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One of three that ruled Rome. He was a popular, wealthy general.
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Octavian
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Caesar's 18 yr. old grand nephew and adopted son who joined with Mark Antony and Lepidus in 2nd triumverate.
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Mark Antony
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Caesar's right hand man (general) who tried to rule with Octavian.
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Cleopatra
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Egyptian Queen who had affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
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Cicero
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Rome's greatest orator and defender of republic.
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paterfamilias
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Father of Family "eldest male" who ruled family.
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Bread and Circuses
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Games to distract and control masses of Rome. Grain distribution was given to the poor.
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Colosseum
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Arena where gladiator competed.
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