The Roman Republic

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It strengthened the power and authority of the Roman Senate.
It decreased the wealth of politicians and office holders.
It led to wealth inequality, political corruption, and military disloyalty. (correct)
It reduced the reliance on slave labor, causing economic problems.

Territories exclusively in central Italy.
Territories exclusively in Spain and Greece
Territories along the western half of the Mediterranean, including Spain and Greece (correct)
Territories only along hte northern half of the Mediterranean sea

Control of the western Mediterranean. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Soldiers became more loyal to their commanders, contributing to civil wars. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The assassination of Julius Caesar (D) Signup and view all the answers

Because they were becoming richer from trade and conquest. (C) Signup and view all the answers

He seized power and became Rome's first emperor. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The gap between the rich and poor widened, leading to social unrest. (C) Signup and view all the answers

It demonstrated Carthage's military strength and threatened Rome directly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage for control of the western Mediterranean.

Carthaginian general who invaded northern Italy but was ultimately defeated by Rome.

A state containing several countries or territories, ruled by an emperor or empress.

War between groups from the same country.

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Roman general who became dictator for life but was assassinated.

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First emperor of Rome, formerly Octavian.

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The Roman republic expanded from a small region in central Italy to become a major power in the Mediterranean.
The republic's system of government could not sustain its growth.

In the 200s BCE, Rome battled Carthage, a North African city, for control of the western Mediterranean.
The Punic Wars is the name given to this series of wars.
In 218 BCE, Hannibal, a Carthaginian general, invaded northern Italy.
Hannibal came close to taking Rome.
In 146 BCE, Rome destroyed Carthage and seized its territories.
Rome became an empire after this victory, including multiple countries and territories.
Most of the lands along the western Mediterranean Sea, including the provinces of Spain and Greece were part of this empire.

Rome gained power and wealth through conquest.
The large amounts of wealth from trade and conquest led to issues.
Politicians and office-holders grew wealthier, which caused them to be more inclined to flout political norms or use violence to win elections.
As Rome became wealthier, many Romans became poorer
As the army gained power, soldiers became more devoted to their commanders than to the Roman government.

The rise of civil war was a main cause in the end of the Roman republic.
Supporters of various men, usually generals, fought for power during the 100s BCE and beyond.
Julius Caesar, a general, defeated his rivals and became dictator for life in Rome.
In 44 BCE, Caesar was assassinated by rivals.
Octavian, Caesar's young relative, seized power and proclaimed himself Rome's first emperor.
Octavian renamed himself Augustus.
With Augustus, the long period of civil war came to an end, but the Roman republic was over.
A mighty empire took its place.