The Roman Empire

History

A town in Acarnania where Octavian gained his victory over Antony and Cleopatra

Actium

A town in Acarnania where Octavian gained his victory over Antony and Cleopatra. Actium. Actium is the site of a major naval battle in 31 BC where Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra.

One of the greatest cities of the Hellenistic world, founded by Alexander the Great

Alexandria

One of the greatest cities of the Hellenistic world, founded by Alexander the Great. Alexandria. It was a major center of learning and culture in ancient Egypt.

An important city in the eastern Mediterranean half of the Roman Empire

Antioch

An important city in the eastern Mediterranean half of the Roman Empire. Antioch was a major center of trade and culture in ancient times.

A Roman emperor, one of the 'Five Good Emperors'

Antoninus Pius

A Roman emperor, one of the 'Five Good Emperors'. Antoninus Pius. He was a Roman emperor known for his peaceful and prosperous reign without military conflicts.

A watercourse constructed to carry water from a source into the cities

Aqueduct

A watercourse constructed to carry water from a source into the cities. Aqueduct. An aqueduct is a structure used by ancient civilizations, like the Romans, to transport water over long distances to cities and towns.

A statesman and military leader who became the first emperor of the Roman Empire

Augustus

A statesman and military leader who became the first emperor of the Roman Empire. Augustus. Augustus was the first emperor who transformed Rome from a republic to an empire.

A Roman politician and the most famous of the assassins of Julius Caesar

Brutus

A Roman politician and the most famous of the assassins of Julius Caesar. Brutus. He is known for his betrayal of Julius Caesar, which led to Caesar's assassination.

The third Roman emperor, who was described as tyrant

Caligula

The third Roman emperor, who was described as tyrant, Caligula. Caligula was a Roman emperor known for his extravagant, cruel, and tyrannical reign.

A Roman senator best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar

Cassius

A Roman senator best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar. Cassius. Cassius was a key figure in the assassination of Julius Caesar, which led to a turning point in Roman history.

A procedure of systematically acquiring information about the members of a given population

Census

A procedure of systematically acquiring information about the members of a given population is called a census. In history, a census is a regular count of a country's people to collect data for government and planning.

The fourth Roman emperor, who expanded the Empire and conquested Britain

Claudius

The fourth Roman emperor, who expanded the Empire and conquested Britain. Claudius. Claudius was a Roman emperor known for successfully expanding the Roman Empire by conquering Britain.

Queen of Egypt, one of the most famous women in history

Cleopatra

Queen of Egypt, one of the most famous women in history. Cleopatra. Cleopatra was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her intelligence, political skills, and her alliances with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

A professional fighter in ancient Rome who for the entertainment of the public

Gladiator

A professional fighter in ancient Rome who for the entertainment of the public. Gladiator. Gladiators were warriors who fought each other or wild animals in arenas for public entertainment.

Roman Emperor (117 - 138 AD), best known for building Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian

Roman Emperor 117 - 138 AD, best known for building Hadrian's Wall. Hadrian. Hadrian was a Roman Emperor known for consolidating and fortifying the empire's boundaries, most famously by constructing Hadrian's Wall in Britain.

A statesman and military general who played a critical role in the rise of the Roman Empire

Julius Caesar

A statesman and military general who played a critical role in the rise of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar. He was a leader who helped transform Rome from a republic to an empire.

A large military unit of the Roman army

Legion

A large military unit of the Roman army. Legion. A legion was a group of soldiers, usually around 4,000 to 6,000, that made up the backbone of Rome's military power.

A Roman general and statesman who formed the Second Triumvirate

Lepidus

A Roman general and statesman who formed the Second Triumvirate. Lepidus was a political leader in ancient Rome who shared power with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

A Roman emperor, the last of the rulers known as the 'Five Good Emperors'

Marcus Aurelius

A Roman emperor, the last of the rulers known as the 'Five Good Emperors'. Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher-king known for his wise and just leadership.

A Roman politician and general who was supporter of Julius Caesar

Mark Antony

A Roman politician and general who was a supporter of Julius Caesar. Mark Antony was an influential leader in ancient Rome who played a key role in the transition from Republic to Empire.

The fifth emperor of Rome, whose rule is often associated with tyranny

Nero

The fifth emperor of Rome, whose rule is often associated with tyranny, Nero. Nero was a Roman emperor known for his extravagant and oppressive reign.

A Roman emperor considered as a wise and moderate

Nerva

A Roman emperor considered as a wise and moderate. Nerva. Nerva was a Roman emperor known for restoring stability and adopting a policy of kindness after a period of tyranny.

A major Greek city northwest of the Thasos island

Philippi

A major Greek city northwest of the Thasos island. Philippi. Philippi is an ancient city known for the Battle of Philippi in 42 BCE, where Mark Antony and Octavian defeated Julius Caesar's assassins.

A model for the currencies of the caliphates and the Europe during the Middle Ages and the Modern Era

Roman currency

A model for the currencies of the caliphates and the Europe during the Middle Ages and the Modern Era. Roman currency. Roman currency refers to the coins and money systems used in Ancient Rome, such as the denarius.

A Roman politician, regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians

Tacitus

A Roman politician, regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians. Tacitus was an important historian who documented the Roman Empire.

The second Roman emperor and one of Rome's greatest generals

Tiberius

The second Roman emperor and one of Rome's greatest generals. Tiberius. Tiberius was Rome's second emperor who expanded its territories and strengthened its administration.

A Roman emperor who led the second-greatest expansion in Roman history

Trajan

A Roman emperor who led the second-greatest expansion in Roman history. Trajan. Trajan was a Roman emperor known for significantly expanding the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent.