Republic of Rome
Romulus killed Remus = Romulus gains power Roman Republic gov run by two councils elected by senators each year Plebeians allowed to vote but only patricians were allowed to run Roman army = really strong conquered many areas Romans invented skyscrapers Many = brutal labor Crucifixion was common in ancient Rome Julius Caesar Ambition to stand above alexander the great in history Power Hungry created first senate conquered Gaul ?The die (like in a game) is cast? he took a chance ?Vini, Vidi, Vici? I came, I saw, I conquered Affair with Cleopatra Thought he could have a sexual relationship with anyone he wanted was on his 3rd mistress, Calpurnia Month of July named after him Voted, at age 54, dictator for life roman senators thought he had too much power used power recklessly