Pontifex Maximus was the highest religious post in the ancient Rome. It was only opened patricians until 254 BC. Later plebian started occupying the post and suddenly in became politicized. When Agustus consolidated power. He had given the right to appoint other pontifices. The election of pontifices ended. The new Emperor was given all religious dignity and the responsibility for the entire Roman state.
Augustus ended pontifex Maximus 12 BC
Augustus ended pontifex

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Why did Augustus end pontifex?
- So plebeians and patricians could have power?🐥
- So plebeians and patricians could have no power?🦁
- So that everyone could have equal amount of power?🐳
Roman Empire began 27BC

Roman civilization changed drastically over the period of the time. Gaius Octavian Thurinus (Julius Caesar’s nephew) became the first emperor of the Rome and took the name Augustus Caesar. Although Julius Caesar ruled Rome as the emperor for a while he was never considered as Emperor. He was title as “dictator”. Augustus ruled the Roman Empire from 31 BCE to 14 BCE. During his time he made many remarkable changes in the Rome. The Roman Empire faced predigest amount of stability and prosperity during its first two centuries which is also known as Pax Romana “Roman Peace”.
Julius Ceaser assasination

The Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15 Ides of March 44 BC by his own senators. The plan was led by Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. They stabbed Caesar at the location next to the Theater of Pompey.
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Why was Julius Ceaser assainated
- Because he was mean
- Because he wanted to become king and the senators wore jealus
Juilus Ceaser becomes first dictator of Rome 45 BC

Gaius Julius Caesar was born on 12 July 100 BC in Rome. He is considered as greatest military strategist and brilliant politicians of all time. Caesar conquest the Gaul by 51 BC. He was the first Romans General that built bridge across the Rhine and commenced the invasion of Britain. The achievement provided Caesar’s the supreme military power. He implemented the reforms of government and roman society overthrewing already existing government and proclaimed as the Dictator of the Rome
Roma introduces gold coins 50 BC
