To transport water from a water source into the city
What were colosseums used for?
entertainment
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
Can you see arches in bridges or domes?
bridges
What was established by Augustus Caesar that made trade easier throughout the Roman empire?
A common currency
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
Describe the Pax Romana
period of stability, peace, and progress with no major wars
Who ruled during the Pax Romana?
Augustus Caesar
What was used by the Romans to support high amounts of weight and reduce the amount of concrete used in the structure?
arches
What architectural design was created to show soaring open spaces in the interior of temples, palaces, and public baths
domes
What did Augustus Caesar use to establish the Roman Empire's borders?
natural boundaries
Who established the Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
What was Augustus Caesar's relation to Julius Caesar (2 ways)
Great nephew and adopted son
How were sanitation systems made?
System of sewers covered with stones
How did the Pax Romana effect the provinces economies? (flourished or suffered)
flourished
What was Julius Caesar known for in his earlier career?
Being a powerful general
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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