1. Caesar Augustus Used power to bring

Order and stability to

Rome. Centralized Gov. Improved Economy Created Fire Dept. &

Police Dept.

***GOOD***

Pax Romana

200 Years of Peace and Prosperity

2. Caligula Cruel Mentally Unstable Declared himself a god

And tried to make Horse

A senator. Killed by his body guard.

***BAD***

3. Claudius

Worked Hard to improve

Conditions in Rome.Granted Citizenship Improved Laws.

***GOOD***

4. Nero Poisoned Step-Brother Killed his wife and mother After Death: Civil War

***BAD***

5. Marcus Aurelius Lowered taxes Helped the poor Sold own jewelry and

Property to help with the

Famine. Founded hospitals,

Orphanages, and schools.

***GOOD***

Entertainment

Things people did for fun:

Most Famous athletic Arena:

Colosseum

50,000 People

Professional Fighters

Who were Gladiators?

Who did Gladiator’s fight?

Gladiators also fought EACH OTHER to the

Death.