Ancient Rome Lecture Notes

Flashcards to review key concepts about the Roman Civil War and slavery in Ancient Rome.

Who defeated Pompey in a civil war?

Caesar

What river did Caesar cross to march on Rome?

Rubicon River

When did Caesar cross the Rubicon River and march on Rome?

49 BC

What title did Caesar assume in Rome?

Consul and dictator

What were some of Caesar's popular reforms?

Redistributing land to the poor and reforming the calendar

What month was named after Caesar?

July

Why did some senators fear Caesar?

They feared he would abolish the Senate.

When was Caesar assassinated?

15 March 44 BC (the Ides of March)

What percentage of the population in Italy were slaves?

About 20 percent

Who primarily owned slaves in ancient Rome?

Patricians

How did people become slaves in ancient Rome?

Through foreign wars, capture by pirates/slavers, or being born to slave women

What kind of work did slaves do?

Work on farms, in towns, in patricians' domus, maintain public buildings, and work in public baths

What power did owners have over their slaves?

Power of life and death

Who led a major slave rebellion?

Spartacus

What happened to the captured rebel slaves?

Over 6,000 were crucified