01/04/2006

                                                     From Republic To Empire      HW#31
                                Read pages 135-140, complete (1-6) on page 140

1. Identify: Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Hadrian, Pax Romana,
Circus Maximus

2. Describe three ways in which empire building affected the Roman republic.

3. What problems did the republic face after the deaths of the Gracchus brothers?

4. a) What reforms did Julius Caesar undertake?
    b) Why did some Romans oppose him?

5. Critical Thinking: How do you think t6he founders of the Roman republic would have viewed the Roman empire?  Explain.

6. (optional) Activity: Imagine that you are one the plotters against Julius Caesar.  Create a political cartoon that shows why you oppose him.