Transcript Roman Empire

The Roman Empire
Chapter 6.2
Civil War
• The government of
Rome was
increasingly corrupt.
• Tiberius and Gaius
worked to help poor
farmers and former
soldiers in Rome.
• When assassinated,
Rome enters a civil
war
Julius Caesar
• Elected Consul in 59
B.C.
• Military genius
• Ambitious leader who
wanted to expand
Rome.
• 44 B.C. named
dictator of Rome.
The First Triumvirate
• Caesar first came to
power with the help of:
• Crassus- a wealthy
Roman
• Pompey- a popular
general
• These three ruled Rome
for ten years as the first
Triumvirate.
Second Triumvirate
• Octavian, Mark
Antony, and Lepidus
ruled Rome for ten
years.
• Their alliance ended
with jealousy and
violence
Octavian, Caesar's adopted son
Octavian becomes Augustus
• Octavian
became the sole ruler of Rome
in 27 B.C.- changed name to Augustus
•Added the title “imperator” meaning
supreme military commander.
Rome becomes an Empire
Pax Romana
• “Roman Peace”peace and
prosperity lasted
200+ years.
A Sound Government
• Stabilized frontier
• Splendid public
buildings
• Civil Service meant
that normal citizens
were running the
empire.
• 90% of Romans were
farmers.
• Roman roads allowed
trade to Persia and
Russia and Navy
protected trade by
sea
Roman Trade
The Roman World
Apollo, son of Zeus
• Slaves were a significant
part of the Roman
economy.
• Early Romans
worshipped gods and
goddesses.
• Romans enjoyed social
activities such as games
and gladiator contests.
• Latin influenced Spanish,
Italian, and French