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| 98208041 | Pax Romana | A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180. | 0 | |
| 98208042 | Punic Wars | A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean. | 1 | |
| 98208043 | plebeian | of the common people of ancient Rome | 2 | |
| 98208044 | paterfamilias | the head male (eldest) representative of a Roman family (anyone under his hand--this includes extended family and slaves), only one with legal capacity; all family property in his hands; ROMAN: ancient rome | 3 | |
| 98208045 | Cleopatra VII | tried to reestablish Egypt's independence; her involvement with Rome led to her suicide and defeat | 4 | |
| 98208046 | Battle of Actium | battle between Marcus Antony and Octavian for control of the empire. Octavian won in 31 B.C. | 5 | |
| 98208047 | Constantine | Roman Emperor (4th century A.D.) who promoted tolerance to all religions in the Roman Empire and legalized Christianity | 6 | |
| 98208048 | Edict of Milan | issued by Constantine in 313, ended the "great persecution" and legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire | 7 | |
| 98208049 | oligarchy | form of government in which a few people have the power | 8 | |
| 98208050 | Mark Antony | general and ally of Caesar, divided the Roman world with Octavian, committed suicide with Cleopatra | 9 | |
| 98208051 | stoicism | (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno | 10 | |
| 98208052 | Octavian Augustus Cesear | Formed Second Triumvirate in 43BC with Antony and Lepidus after Caesar's death,reduced power of the Senate, began a period known as Pax Romana or Roman Peace | 11 |
