History Quiz 2

Number events in ORDER!

1. Marius reformed the military 2. The First Triumvirate was formed 3. Julius Caesar declared himself "dictator for life" 4. Julius Caesar was murdered 5. Octavian fought a civil war against Mark Antony and Cleopatra 6. Octavian became emperor Sentence: Marie fought Julia before she was murdered Olivia fought Marie too and Clara was on the other side and then Olivia became emperor.

What year did the western empire fall?

476 A.D.

What is a triumvirate? Who formed the 2nd triumvirate?

A triumvirate is 3 rulers who share equal power. The people who formed the 2nd triumvirate were Octavian, Mark Anthony, and Lepidus.

What did Octavian change his name to?

Augustes

Who was Diocletian? What did he try to do to strengthen the Roman Empire? (Short Answer)

Diocletian was a Roman Emperor. He split the Roman Empire in 4 half's. He built forts on the border and set prices for goods and wages. He made all these things but they did not work.

What three continents were part of the Roman Empire?

Europe, Asia, and Africa

State three reasons the Roman Empire declined?( Short Answer )

Heath Issues: The main cause of death was lead poisoning Christianity: People went over to Christianity to follow Christ and did not follow/ believe in the king. Urban Decay: Wealthier people got better/ cleaner homes and not wealthy people got dirty homes that were not clean.

When was Caesar killed

March 15, 44 B.C.

What does Pax Romana mean?

Roman Peace

What were the capitals of eastern and western Rome?

Rome (West) Constantinople (East)