Lesson 1
Civil War Again Page 507
Heir (Air) - A person entitled to recieve money or property of a person who has died.
Caesar adopted Octavian as a son
Octavian took the name Augustus Caesar in 27 B.C.
Octavian shared the throne with Mark Antony (who took the eastern provinces) and Lepidus (governed Roman lands in Africa)
36 B.C. Lepidus tried to overthrow Octavian.
Octavian Defeats Antony Page 508
Mark Antony and Octavian ended their alliance when they struggled for control of Rome.
Antony met Cleopatra VII (the queen of Egypt) and shared his power with her. In return she gave him food, money, and supplies for his troops.
Rome Becomes an Empire Page 509
Augustus - Respected One or Holy One
Augustus was Rome's first emperor, but did not call himself one.
He took the title of Princeps Civitalis meaning first citizen of the state.
Diversity and Unity Page 510
Augustus brought stability and peace to Rome, and since he was wise and strong he gained widespread support.
There were no longer wars over the leadership of Rome.
People who lived in Rome's provinces were not free.
Augustus tried to improve the lives of thepoor by making taxations fairer.
