Questions and Answers
When did Rome enter its Republican Period?
510 BC
What established a standardized code of laws in Rome?
Rome gained control of the entire Italian peninsula by 338 BC.
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Who was the dictator of Rome from 82-80 BC?
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The Punic Wars took place from 264-146 BC.
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In what year did Julius Caesar become the first emperor of Rome?
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Which regions did Rome conquer under Julius Caesar's command?
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The political atmosphere in Rome pushed the Republic into a period of chaos and civil war, leading to the election of a dictator, __________.
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Who ruled alongside Octavian after Julius Caesar's assassination?
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Study Notes
Republican Period of Rome
- Initiated in 510 BC, marking the end of kingship in Rome.
- Established a government led by the upper classes, primarily senators and equestrians (knights).
- Allowed for the appointment of a dictator during times of crisis.
Legal Foundation
- Creation of the “Twelve Tables” in 451 BC provided a standardized code of laws regulating public, private, and political matters.
Territorial Expansion
- Rome achieved control over the entire Italian peninsula by 338 BC.
- The Punic Wars (264-146 BC) and conflicts with Greece solidified Roman power over Carthage and Corinth.
- Resulted in Rome becoming the dominant maritime force in the Mediterranean.
Political Turmoil
- Following expansion, internal strife led to chaos and civil war within the Republic.
- L. Cornelius Sulla was elected dictator in 82 BC, serving until 80 BC.
Transition Toward Imperialism
- After Sulla's resignation in 79 BC, the Republic faced ongoing unrest.
- The rise of Julius Caesar marked the beginning of the shift towards imperialism in 60 BC.
- By 51 BC, Caesar had conquered Celtic Gaul, extending Rome's borders beyond the Mediterranean.
Decline of the Senate
- Though the Senate continued to exist, its influence began to wane as Caesars gained power.
- Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC, leading to a power struggle.
Octavian's Rule
- Following Caesar’s assassination, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) emerged as his heir, ruling alongside Mark Antony.
- In 31 BC, Octavian defeated Mark Antony and annexed Egypt, consolidating his power.
- Octavian became the first emperor of Rome, assuming the title of Augustus, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
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Test your knowledge of the Roman Republic period, starting in 510 BC. This quiz covers key aspects of governance, the role of the Senate, the introduction of the Twelve Tables, and Rome's expansion throughout the Italian peninsula. Challenge yourself and learn more about this influential period in history.
