7 Questions
Who had to defeat his rival, Pompey, to become the absolute ruler of Rome?
Julius Caesar
What was the name of the road that linked Rome to Brindisi in south-east Italy?
Appian Way
What prevented any one part of the government from becoming too powerful in the Roman system of government?
Checks and balances
What weakness was identified in the decentralised government of the Roman Empire?
Weak in management
What led to a power struggle between the generals and the Senate in Rome?
Generals becoming rich and famous
Where did the Appian Way connect Rome to in south-east Italy?
Brindisi
Who was one of the earliest Roman generals to become a famous leader?
Julius Caesar
Explore the important ideas developed by the Romans to control their large empire, focusing on law and government.
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