1)
Civil War- Conflict between groups within the same country.
Julius Caesar- An ambitious and daring leader Who brought order to Rome.
Triumvirate- A group of three rulers.
Absolute Ruler- One who has total power.
Augustus- The unchallenged ruler of Rome Octavian.
Pax Romana- A period of peace and prosperity.
gladiators- professional fighters who fought to the death in public contests.

2)
During this time, the Roman Empire included more than 3 million square miles. Its population numbered between 60 and 80 million people. About 1 million people lived in the city of Rome itself. Agriculture was the most important industry in the empire. Everything depended on it. About 90 percent of the people were engaged in farming. Most Romans survived on the produce from their local area.a silver coin called a denarius was in use throughout the empire. Having common coinage made trade between different parts of the empire much easier. Something i consider negative is that the rich would get more things than the poor. "Additional foodstuffs and luxury items for the rich were obtained through trade." Although it makes sense it is still wrong.

3)
The role that Caesar played in the decline of the republic and the rise of the empire is that he brought order to Rome.He granted Roman citizenship to many people in the provinces. He expanded the senate,adding friends and supporters from Italy and the provinces. Caesar helped the poor by creating jobs, especially through the construction of new public buildings. He started colonies where the landless could own land and increased pay for soldiers.

The thing that interests me about Rome is how Caesar came to power and his death. Because why would his freind plot against him. Also its funny that every one knew he was going to die but he did not listen. It was like he knew that his actions would get people angry and that he knew that they were going to kill him. Like a great leader he accepted his fate.