What was Julius Caesar known for in his earlier career?
Being a powerful general
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How did Julius Caesar gain favor and popularity amongst the plebians?
Through his military leadership and reforms to help the poorer communities
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Put the following in order: 1- People in government feared he was becoming too powerful. 2.- A group of patricians in the Senate plotted to assassinate him. 3- Jul Caesar ordered the Senate to make him dictator for life
3, 1, 2
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What was Augustus Caesar's relation to Julius Caesar (2 ways)
Great nephew and adopted son
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Who established the Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
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Who ruled during the Pax Romana?
Augustus Caesar
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Name 3 ways Augustus Caesar changed Rome's government
Set up a governor to oversee each province, established a civil service system, changed the tax system
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What did Augustus Caesar use to establish the Roman Empire's borders?
natural boundaries
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How did the Pax Romana effect the provinces economies? (flourished or suffered)
flourished
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What was established by Augustus Caesar that made trade easier throughout the Roman empire?
A common currency
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Describe the Pax Romana
period of stability, peace, and progress with no major wars
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What architectural design was created to show soaring open spaces in the interior of temples, palaces, and public baths
domes
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What was used by the Romans to support high amounts of weight and reduce the amount of concrete used in the structure?
arches
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Can you see arches in bridges or domes?
bridges
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What were aqueducts used for?
To transport water from a water source into the city