Transcript chapter 11-14 ana madi alexis

Chapter 11-14
By: Alexis, Madi and Ana
Chapter 11: “I came, I saw, I
conquered”
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Julius Caesar gained power though the political deal of
the First Triumvirate When the Triumvirate broke up,
Caesar defeated Pompey in battle and took complete
control of Rome’s empire. As dictator, he passed many
laws to improve life in Rome, but he made man powerful
enemies among the aristocrats. In 44 BCE, he was
assassinated by these enemies, and Rome was plunged
into a 13-year civil war that ended the Republic.
What benefits did Julius Caesar
gain from the First Triumvirate?
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Why did the Senate declare Caesar
an enemy of the state in 49 BCE?
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How did Caesar respond to the
declaration?
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While he was dictator, what did
Caesar accomplish?
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HOMEWORK
With a partner, read the following
excerpts from Julius Caesar's “The
conquest of Gaul”. Then answer the
questions on a separate piece of
paper
Chapter 12: Power-mad or madly
in love? Cleopatra and Caesar
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The story of Cleopatra still fascinates. She was cunning,
intelligent, and wily. She brought under her influence some
of the most powerful people of her time, including Julius
Caesar and Mark Anthony, and she used her skills to
keep control of Egypt despite facing dangerous foes.
When she died, it marked the end of the 25- year reign of
the Ptolemy's in Egypt.
When and why did Cleopatra
inherit the kingdom of Egypt?
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Why did Caesar support Cleopatra
instead of Ptolemy XIII
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Where and how did Cleopatra and
Mark Anthony meet?
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While he was dictator, what did
Caesar accomplish?
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Cause and Effect: The
Life of Cleopatra
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Octavian declares
war on Mark
Anthony an
Cleopatra
Cleopatra meets
Mark Anthony in
Tartarus
Mark Anthony
returns to
Cleopatra in Egypt
Octavian defeats
Mark Anthony at
Actium
Cleopatra becomes
ruler of Egypt at
age 18
Julius Caesar coms
to Egypt; puts
Cleopatra back on
the throne
Cleopatra gives
birth to Mark
Anthony’s children
Plot to overthrow
Cleopatra; she
escapes to Syria
Julius Caesar
assassinated;
Cleopatra returns
to Egypt
Mark Anthony’s
troops desert in
Alexandria
Cleopatra returns
to Rome with
Caesar; son
Caesarion is born
Mark Anthony
dies in Cleopatra’s
arms; Cleopatra
commits suicide
Chapter 13: The Emperor’s New
Names: the reign of Augustus
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Augustus was 13 years old when Julius Caesar, his
adoptive father, was assassinated. Already a general, he
formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Anthony and
Lepidus in order to defeat Caesar's assassins. Augustus
then defeated Anthony, becoming master of the Roman
world when he was 33. He reigned as emperor for 41 years,
brought peace after several years of civil war, reorganized
the empire, built roads, and sponsored the arts.
Pax Romana
The Roman Peace
Horus
Protect of the Monarchy
Lipidus
A Roman Patrician who became part of the Second Triumvirate and Pontific
Maximums.
Tiberius
Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. 3rd Emperor of Rome
Virgil
A Roman Poet who was alive during August Rule.
Augustus Caesar
(23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14 AD)
Originally called Octavian, Caesars nephew and the second Emperor of Rome
What was the relationship between
Octavian and Caesar? How did it
change after Caesar’s death?
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What problems did Octavian have to overcome at
the beginning of the Pax Romana?
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How did Augustus make Rome a
better place?
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How did Augustus hold on to his
authority and safeguard his life?
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Your Group’s
Assignment
Read the handout provided. Do you
agree with Augustine's portrayal of
himself? Explain your answer with
references and details.
Chapter 14: Misery, Mistrust,
Madness and Murder: The
Successors of Augustus
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Just as Augustus illustrates the best results of a strong
emperor, the rulers in this chapter illustrate the worst
results of allowing absolute rule by one person. There
were many problems after the reign of Augustus, starting
with 4 tyrannical rulers…
Roman Empire 78 AD
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Why was Augustus reluctant to put
Tiberius on the throne?
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How did Caligura change after his reign?
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How did Claudius become emperor?
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What traits characterized the emperor
Vespasian?
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Why did Rome suffered under Nero
but thrived under Vespasian?
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Compare and Contrast the
successors of Augustus…
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Positive Accomplishments
Negative Accomplishments
Tiberius
Cut taxes, keep peace, keep
Rome happy
Never tried to expand Rome
very care free
Caligula
Reduced taxes, had many public
entertainments.
killed people for no good
reason and gave parts of
Rome away.
Nero
controlled government, retuned
power to senate
He went crazy killed people,
forgot about his power liked
the to perform.
Vespasian
Very kind, punished no one, built
coliseum
Left Rome bankrupt, raised
taxes
Titus
Opened the coliseum games,
listened to people
Ruled shortly, didn’t expand
Rome