Griffin's Geo Blog

Once Julius Caesar was assassinated his grandnephew Octavian took the throne at age 18 Octavian forced Lepidus to retire from his position Mark Antony and Octavian become rivals Mark Antony teamed up with Cleopatra of Egypt Octavian won the battle between the two called the Battle of Actium Octavian is now the unchallenged leader of Rome after disposing of Mark Antony He was given the title of the "imperator" Which means that he is the supreme military leader. Rome becomes an empire not a republic Octavian ruled for 40 years and began era known as Pax Romana Octavian expanded the roman empire further into Africa He later died of natural causes after Octavian died a period began of rulers that were in control consecutively Tiberius rules for about 23 years he was a good general but reluctant emperor Caligula ruled for 4 years he had to struggle to get his rule after Tiberius died. he was assassinated by a group of guards

I will be taking my test on June 2 and at 8 AM. Juvenal stated that the only way to keep plebs happy is bread and circuses Tiberius Gracchus saw the good in becoming more friendly and siding with the plebs while in power But the plebs were more loyal to their military than their government and listened to them since they protected them Caesar was a highly successful leader and conquered Gaul Caesar made common folks happy Caesar made friends in high places as well "crossing the rubicon" is considered the point of no return Caesar serves as a consul for one year then names himself the leader of Gaul Pompey then becomes jealous and turns out to be his rival In 44 B.C he is named for dictator for six months then becomes dictator for life Caesar granted citizenship to people in provinces He also expanded the senate adding some his friends into the government Caesar has a famous quote stating, "Thus always to tyrants" Caesar was assassinated because the ot...

For my essay I am going to do Choice A which "Compare and Contrast the government of ancient Rome with the government of the modern-day United states." I feel like this is a good question for me because I have a good bit knowledge about how the U.S government works and functions so if I review the study guide a bit more and text I shall be able to do the same with the Ancient Rome government as well. I think question will suit me well and I will be able to get a good grade on this essay.

Through slides 9-12 most of it discusses the rule of Tarquin and his family who is involved in it. It discusses how he gain power through enforcement as well as how his family members such as Tullia, Sextus, and Lucretia. living under his rule was not very pleasant for the Roman citizens but the citizens rebelled against the family, expelling them from Rome.  Slides 13-22 discuss how the Roman government was ran. The rule of Kings was replaced by the rule of two consuls. The common people then overthrew that rule. This can relate to our government as citizens are not always happy with who our leaders are no matter who they might be which can relate Rome as explained in the PowerPoint.

First off I just want to say thank you. Not many teachers put this much effort into class and I think its really cool that you do. I thought the rap was very interesting. It was obviously to the tune of low by flo rida. I lime how instead of the chorus repeating low, it repeated Rome. The lyrics in the beginning were a bit hard to understand but then I started to understand them. Thank you again this is really cool

The Twelve Tables were a big piece of Ancient Rome's government. It was a big turning point for the Plebeians mainly as they now had a written law code that had to be followed. So they no longer could be taken advantage of so heavily. These laws knows as the Twelve Tables were hung ion the forum for everyone to see and they allowed everyone to have rights and protection from law. This was a good step for Plebeians as they know had something protecting their rights.

This piece of ancient Rome architecture appears a sort of government used back in ancient Roman society. It shows their use of pillars which is so famously known to be used in Roman architecture. It also appears to have some Greek writing on the front of building. Perhaps either describing what the building is or sending a message to the citizens of ancient Rome.