LESSON 34 GRADE 6 Flashcards
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What happened as Rome expanded into an empire?
Rome fought wars to defend its growing territory
By the time the first period of Roman expansion ended in 264 B.C.E., Rome and its allies controlled
the Italian peninsula.
Carthage was located in
Africa.
Civil war is
a war between groups in the same country.
What happened when a band of Gauls invaded Rome in 390 B.C.E.?
The Gauls burned down most of Rome
The issue that drew Rome into the First Punic War was
trading rights in the Mediterranean.
Rome’s wars with Carthage were known as the
Punic Wars.
Who was Hannibal and what did he accomplish in the Second Punic War?
He was a Carthaginian general who attacked Rome from the Alps.
The Third Punic War resulted in
the destruction of Carthage.
Although the Punic Wars expanded Rome’s power and territory, one cost of victory was
huge losses in population and property.
What was one factor that contributed to the collapse of the Roman republic?
civil war between competing generals
What event finally brought the Roman republic to an end?
Julius Caesar became dictator.
What did Julius Caesar achieve as a dictator?
He established new colonies.
He adopted a new calendar.
He put Romans to work.
What was the immediate result of Julius Caesar’s assassination?
A series of civil wars took place.
The first emperor of the Roman Empire was
Caesar Augustus.
How did Caesar Augustus provide better defense of the Roman Empire?
He expanded its borders to natural boundaries like the Sahara.
What happened during the Pax Romana?
Rome was mostly at peace for 200 years.
What was the Praetorian?
a private army that protected Rome’s emperor
Under Caesar Augustus, the Roman Senate
had no real authority.
Who was the Roman ruler who was assassinated by members of the Roman Senate?
Julius Caesar
Expansion of the Roman Empire spread outward from
Italy
