chapter 15 – the roman empire. the roman empire – notes (page 1)
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How Augustus Caesar Became Emperor
• 42 BCE – _______________ was created (1) _______________ formed after__________ was murdered (and his assassins were all murdered)
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How Augustus Caesar Became Emperor
• 42 BCE – Second Triumvirate was created
(1) Second Triumvirate formed afterJulius Caesar was murdered
(and his assassins were all murdered)
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(2) There were _ members of the Second Triumvirate(a) ______
* Julius Caesar’s top officer * controlled Africa
(2) There were 3 members of the Second Triumvirate(a) ______
* Julius Caesar’s top officer * controlled Africa
(2) There were 3 members of the Second Triumvirate(a) Lepidus
* Julius Caesar’s top officer * controlled Africa
• 31 BCE – Second Triumvirate ended after 3 men began to fight – ______
• 27 BCE – ______ over – _______ became sole ruler of Rome
• 31 BCE – Second Triumvirate ended after 3 men began to fight – civil war
• 27 BCE – civil war over – _______ became sole ruler of Rome
• 31 BCE – Second Triumvirate ended after 3 men began to fight – civil war
• 27 BCE – civil war over – Octavian became sole ruler of Rome
63 – 44 BCE - Gaius Octavius Thurinus
44 – 31 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar
27 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
63 – 44 BCE - Gaius Octavius Thurinus
“Octavius”
44 – 31 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar
27 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
63 – 44 BCE - Gaius Octavius Thurinus
44 – 31 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar
“Octavian”
27 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
63 – 44 BCE - Gaius Octavius Thurinus
44 – 31 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar
27 BCE - Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
“Augustus”
• Names given to ______ by _________
(1) ______ – means “_________”(2) ___________ – means “_____
__________” or “________ ________”
• Names given to Octavian by _________
(1) ______ – means “_________”(2) ___________ – means “_____
__________” or “________ ________”
• Names given to Octavian by the Senate
(1) ______ – means “_________”(2) ___________ – means “_____
__________” or “________ ________”
• Names given to Octavian by the Senate
(1) ______ – means “First Citizen”(2) ___________ – means “_____
__________” or “________ ________”
• Names given to Octavian by the Senate
(1) Princeps – means “First Citizen” (2) ___________ – means “_____ __________” or “________ ________”
• Names given to Octavian by the Senate
(1) Princeps – means “First Citizen” (2) ___________ – means “Father of all Romans” or “Father of his country”
• Names given to Octavian by the Senate
(1) Princeps – means “First Citizen” (2) Pater Familias – means “Father of all Romans” or “Father of his country”
• Why did the Senate “accept” Augustus as sole ruler?
(1) Augustus Caesar was ____ about his power (a) he held many gov’t positions
(___________________ ________), but he refusedto be _____________
• Why did the Senate “accept” Augustus as sole ruler?
(1) Augustus Caesar was clever about his power (a) he held many gov’t positions
(___________________ ________), but he refusedto be _____________
• Why did the Senate “accept” Augustus as sole ruler?
(1) Augustus Caesar was clever about his power (a) he held many gov’t positions
(consul, senator, tribune, high priest), but he refusedto be _____________
• Why did the Senate “accept” Augustus as sole ruler?
(1) Augustus Caesar was clever about his power (a) he held many gov’t positions
(consul, senator, tribune, high priest), but he refusedto be crowned emperor
• Why did the Senate “accept” Augustus as sole ruler?
(1) Augustus Caesar was clever about his power (a) he held many gov’t positions
(consul, senator, tribune, high priest), but he refusedto be crowned emperor
(2) Augustus Caesar kept ___ ________, _________, and __
___________________________
(3) Augustus Caesar made __________ feel honored
(2) Augustus Caesar kept the assemblies, the Senate, and
the other gov’t offices of the Republic
(3) Augustus Caesar made __________ feel honored
(2) Augustus Caesar kept the assemblies, the Senate, and
the other gov’t offices of the Republic
(3) Augustus Caesar made the Senators feel honored
(2) Augustus Caesar kept the assemblies, the Senate, and
the other gov’t offices of the Republic
(3) Augustus Caesar made the Senators feel honored
Great things Augustus did for Rome
• ______________________ so that it ran well
• Began taking a _____ (population count) for _____ purposes
Great things Augustus did for Rome
• Reorganized the government so that it ran well
• Began taking a _____ (population count) for taxing purposes
Great things Augustus did for Rome
• Reorganized the government so that it ran well
• Began taking a census (population count) for taxing purposes
Great things Augustus did for Rome
• Reorganized the government so that it ran well
• Began taking a census (population count) for taxing purposes
Before
Great things Augustus did for Rome
• Reorganized the government so that it ran well
• Began taking a census (population count) for taxing purposes
After
• Beautified Rome – restored old temples, built new ones
(2) famous quote – “________________________________ ___________.”
(2) famous quote – “I found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble.”
• Passed strict laws to govern ____ ______
(1) an attempt to bring back the old Roman _____ of honor, virtue, patriotism
• Passed strict laws to govern public behavior
(1) an attempt to bring back the old Roman _____ of honor, virtue, patriotism
• Passed strict laws to govern public behavior
(1) an attempt to bring back the old Roman values of honor, virtue, patriotism
• Took care of “the people” (the _______) (1) created jobs for the poor - continued huge public works projects
• Took care of “the people” (the plebeians) (1) created jobs for the poor - continued huge public works projects
(2) “______________” – free foodand entertainment for the
poor
(2) “bread and circuses” – free food and entertainment for the poor
The Legacy of Augustus Caesar
• Augustus ruled as Emperor for __ years – died in 14 CE
27 + 14 = ___
• _________ – 200 years of peace and progress in Rome
(1) it was begun by _______ and his ability to ______
_________ and ______
• _________ – 200 years of peace and progress in Rome
(1) it was begun by Augustus and his ability to organize government and rule well
• Pax Romana – 200 years of peace and progress in Rome
(1) it was begun by Augustus and his ability to organize government and rule well
• Major changes during the Pax Romana
(1) ____ increased(a) everyone in the empire
used the same ____
• Major changes during the Pax Romana
(1) trade increased(a) everyone in the empire
used the same coins
(a) principles of law were developed that were fair to everyone * all people ____ before ______ * innocent until __________ * legal procedures same in all parts of the empire
(a) principles of law were developed that were fair to everyone * all people equal before the law * innocent until proven guilty
* legal procedures same in all parts of the empire
• From 27 BCE to 476 CE, __ different emperors would rule the Roman
Empire
Tiberius Caligula ClaudiusAugustus Nero
Trajan Hadrian Diocletian Constantine IRomulus
Augustulus
• From 27 BCE to 476 CE, 82 different emperors would rule the Roman
Empire
Tiberius Caligula ClaudiusAugustus Nero
Trajan Hadrian Diocletian Constantine IRomulus
Augustulus