Roman History Quiz: Julius Caesar & Augustus

The period when Rome transitioned from being ruled by kings to a republic governed by senators and consuls.

The city-state of Carthage, which held significant power in the Mediterranean and challenged Rome for dominance.

A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage, fueled by their competition for control of the Mediterranean.

Hannibal, a brilliant Carthaginian general, famously crossed the Alps with his army, including elephants, to surprise the Romans, impacting the First Punic War.

The conflict between Rome and Carthage, marked by Hannibal's military campaign, was a significant event in ancient history and shaped the Mediterranean world.

A conflict that occurs within the same country, often between different factions, involving people fighting each other.

A group of Roman senators who favored traditional values and a conservative approach to government, often opposed to social reforms and changes.

A group of Roman senators who favored social reforms, democratic changes, and increasing power for the common people.

The Roman general who conquered Gaul and eventually became dictator of Rome, known for his military brilliance and political ambition.

The position of absolute ruler with unlimited power in ancient Rome, sometimes granted for a specific emergency.

The period when Rome transitioned from a Republic with senators and consuls to an Empire ruled by an emperor.

The first Roman emperor, Augustus gained supreme authority by holding a combination of political roles like consul, high priest, and tribune.

The Roman's expansion across the Mediterranean, though successful, led to tensions between soldiers and landowners over land distribution.

A network of roads built by the Romans, spanning across the empire, facilitating transportation and communication.

The wealth accumulated through Roman conquests influenced Roman life, with opulent architecture and adoption of Greek culture.

The Second Punic War was a major conflict between Rome and Carthage, lasting from 218 to 201 BC, with Hannibal's brilliant military campaigns pushing Rome to the brink of defeat.

The Roman Senate was a powerful governing body in the Roman Republic, consisting of a group of senior citizens who advised on policies and laws. The Senate's influence extended to all aspects of Roman life.

The Roman Republic's expansion in the Second Punic War required soldiers to serve further away from their homes, leading to missed harvests and economic hardship for their families.

The Roman Senate controlled the city of Rome and held considerable political power, while the Romans who served in the army were often poor and without land.

The practice of the wealthy in Rome buying up land formerly owned by soldiers who had to sell due to economic hardship, resulting in a growing gap between the rich and poor.