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Fall of the Republic
8-3 Fall of the Roman Republic
Question | Answer |
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Large family estates. | Latifundia |
Military hero who seized power of Rome and made reforms. Declared himself dictator for life. Made many changes to Rome. Was stabbed to death by senators. | Julius Caesar |
A political alliance of three people. | Triumvirate |
A small river at the southern boundary of Caesar's command area. Caesar crossed this river and by doing so he knew there was no turning back. | Rubicon |
Caesar’s grand-nephew and adopted son. Became commander in chief of the republic after Caesar’s death and the defeat of several generals in civil wars. | Octavian |
One of Octavian’s top generals; with Octavian and Lepidus, formed the Second Triumvirate in 43 BCE. Eventually split the rule of Rome between himself and Octavian. | Antony |
Roma political leader, writer, great public speaker; argued against dictators and called for a representative government with limited powers. | Cicero |
Title Octavian took meaning “The Revered or Majestic One.” Declared himself “Imperator/Commander in Chief” or “Emperor.” | Augustus |