roman empire guided notes
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1. Caesar Augustus Used power to bring
Order and stability to
Rome. Centralized Gov. Improved Economy Created Fire Dept. &
Police Dept.
***GOOD***
Pax Romana
200 Years of Peace and Prosperity
2. Caligula Cruel Mentally Unstable Declared himself a god
And tried to make Horse
A senator. Killed by his body guard.
***BAD***
3. Claudius
Worked Hard to improve
Conditions in Rome.Granted Citizenship Improved Laws.
***GOOD***
4. Nero Poisoned Step-Brother Killed his wife and mother After Death: Civil War
***BAD***
5. Marcus Aurelius Lowered taxes Helped the poor Sold own jewelry and
Property to help with the
Famine. Founded hospitals,
Orphanages, and schools.
***GOOD***
Entertainment
Things people did for fun:
Most Famous athletic Arena:
Colosseum
50,000 People
Professional Fighters
Who were Gladiators?
Who did Gladiator’s fight?
Gladiators also fought EACH OTHER to the
Death.
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