4.2 Rome becomes an empire

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 4.2 Rome becomes an empire

The Punic wars

• The first war with Carthage was fought over the island of Sicily, because it was in a strategic location. 

• But Carthage started a second war. Their brilliant general Hannibal surprised the Romans.  

• Then, even a third war broke out. As before, Rome was too strong. Carthage fell and this time the Romans had no mercy: they destroyed the city completely. 

1.Soldiering far from home

2. land reform

3. Civil war and Julius Caesar

4. Augustus the first emporor

Which of these happened the longest ago?

1. The founding of Rome
2. The founding of Athens

The story of Romulus and Remus is a

1. Myth
2. Sage
3. Legend
4. Fairytale

Early Rome was a kingdom. We also call this a...

1. Republic
2. Monarchy
3. Tyranny
4. Democracy

Rome and Carthage were at war with eachother. How were these wars called?

1. Trojan wars
2. Carthage wars
3. Punic wars
4. Roman wars

Why were Carthage and Rome enemies? because ....

1. ....they fought against eachother in the Punic wars
2. ...Carthage wanted to take over Rome
3. ....they wanted to expand their power and trade on the mediterranean sea
4. ....the Romans took over Spain from Carthage

What were the most influential and rich people called in Rome?

1. Plebeians
2. Patricians
3. Slaves
4. Gladiators

Why was Julius Caesar killed?

1. The civilians were angry
2. Augustus wanted to take over power
3. Consuls wanted their power back
4. De Senators were angry

The Optimates were politicians who looked after the interests of the lower class.

1. True
2. False

What was the final result of civil wars between Optimates and Populares?

1. Consuls became popular
2. Optimates won the civil wars
3. The republic collapsed and August became emporer
4. Caesar became emperor

Gauls are from modern day...

1. Belgium
2. France
3. Denmark
4. Spain

Last question: Drag the events in the right order. Start at the top with the earliest event

Julius Caesar became a dictator

Augustus became the new emperor

Rome is a republic 

A king ruled Rome 

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