Key Concepts of Roman History

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Roman history, primarily focusing on significant figures and terms from the lecture notes.

Julius Caesar

First emperor of Rome; took full power to make necessary reforms, ending the Roman Republic and establishing the Roman Empire.

Augustus Caesar

Became emperor after defeating Mark Antony; known for creating civil service, stable taxation and trade systems, and expanding the empire.

Pax Romana

A 200-year period of 'Roman peace' marked by stability and prosperity in the empire following successful wars of expansion.

Bread and Circuses

Refers to the sporting events and entertainment provided by the last emperor to distract the population from serious societal problems.