Chapter 11-14Chapter 11-14

By: Alexis, Madi and Ana

Julius Caesar gained power though the political deal of the First Triumvirate When the Triumvirate broke up, Caesar defeated Pompey in battle and took complete control of Rome’s empire. As dictator, he passed many laws to improve life in Rome, but he made man powerful enemies among the aristocrats. In 44 BCE, he was assassinated by these enemies, and Rome was plunged into a 13-year civil war that ended the Republic.

Chapter 11: “I came, I saw, I conquered”

What benefits did Julius Caesar gain from the First

Triumvirate?

Why did the Senate declare Caesar an enemy of the state in

49 BCE?

How did Caesar respond to the declaration?

While he was dictator, what did Caesar accomplish?

HOMEWORKWith a partner, read the following excerpts from Julius Caesar's “The conquest of Gaul”. Then answer the questions on a separate piece of paper

The story of Cleopatra still fascinates. She was cunning, intelligent, and wily. She brought under her influence some of the most powerful people of her time, including Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, and she used her skills to keep control of Egypt despite facing dangerous foes. When she died, it marked the end of the 25- year reign of the Ptolemy's in Egypt.

Chapter 12: Power-mad or madly in love? Cleopatra and

Caesar

When and why did Cleopatra inherit the kingdom of Egypt?

Why did Caesar support Cleopatra instead of Ptolemy XIII

Where and how did Cleopatra and Mark Anthony meet?

While he was dictator, what did Caesar accomplish?

Cause and Effect: The Life of Cleopatra

Augustus was 13 years old when Julius Caesar, his adoptive father, was assassinated. Already a general, he formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Anthony and Lepidus in order to defeat Caesar's assassins. Augustus then defeated Anthony, becoming master of the Roman world when he was 33. He reigned as emperor for 41 years, brought peace after several years of civil war, reorganized the empire, built roads, and sponsored the arts.

Chapter 13: The Emperor’s New Names: the reign of

Augustus

Pax RomanaThe Roman Peace

HorusProtect of the Monarchy

LipidusA Roman Patrician who became part of the Second Triumvirate and

Pontific Maximums. 

TiberiusRoman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. 3rd Emperor of Rome

VirgilA Roman Poet who was alive during August Rule.

Augustus Caesar (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14 AD)Originally called Octavian, Caesars nephew and the second Emperor of

Rome

What was the relationship between Octavian and Caesar?

How did it change after Caesar’s death?

What problems did Octavian have to overcome at the beginning of the Pax

Romana?

How did Augustus make Rome a better place?

How did Augustus hold on to his authority and safeguard his life?

Your Group’s AssignmentRead the handout provided. Do you agree with Augustine's portrayal of himself? Explain your answer with references and details.

Just as Augustus illustrates the best results of a strong emperor, the rulers in this chapter illustrate the worst results of allowing absolute rule by one person. There were many problems after the reign of Augustus, starting with 4 tyrannical rulers…

Chapter 14: Misery, Mistrust, Madness and Murder: The Successors of Augustus

Roman Empire 78 AD

Why was Augustus reluctant to put Tiberius on the throne?

How did Caligura change after his reign?

How did Claudius become emperor?

What traits characterized the emperor Vespasian?

Why did Rome suffered under Nero but thrived under

Vespasian?

Positive Accomplishments Negative Accomplishments

Tiberius Cut taxes, keep peace, keep Rome happy

Never tried to expand Rome very care free

Caligula Reduced taxes, had many public entertainments.

killed people for no good reason and gave parts of Rome away.

Nero controlled government, retuned power to senate

He went crazy killed people, forgot about his power liked the to perform.

Vespasian Very kind, punished no one, built coliseum

Left Rome bankrupt, raised taxes

Titus Opened the coliseum games, listened to people

Ruled shortly, didn’t expand Rome

Domitian Successful general Burned books, didn’t care about his people

Compare and Contrast the successors of Augustus…