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Julius Caesar vs.

Augustus
Who do you think had a
greater impact on Rome?

Julius Caesar

Augustus Caesar

Julius Caesar
Born into a patrician family
Senate leader
Served as a commander in
the army
Military governor of Gaul
Joined forces with
Cleopatra to overthrow her
brother in return for $
Rebelled against Rome and
took total control

Reforms Made to Rome


1. Changed the way people
measured time basis for
our calendar today
2. Gave land to his soldiers
3. Gave free grain to the poor
4. Increased the number of
people who could serve in
the Senate
5. Granted Roman citizenship
to many people not born in
Rome

Beware the Ides of March


th
March 15 44 B.C.
Senators killed Julius Caesar
for ruling as a dictator and
destroying Roman traditions.

Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesars grand-nephew
Name was Octavian but was changed to
mean honored one
Defeated some of Romes most experienced
generals during the 14 year civil war
His rule began the Pax Romana (a period of
Roman peace which lasted for almost 200
years)

Reforms made to Rome


Augustus created a single system of government
and money
He was fair and did not declare himself dictator
He ordered marble temples, theaters, public baths,
and stadiums to be built in the Forum
New waterways were built called aqueducts
Police and fire protection
Taxes were used to improve the city and a census
was ordered every five years to keep track of who
paid and who didnt

Who do you think had a


greater impact on Rome
Julius Caesar or Augustus?

***Be sure to explain your answer using specific


facts/examples from the notes.

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