ancient rome world history i ms. costas & ms. marino
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ANCIENT ROMEWORLD HISTORY I
MS. COSTAS & MS. MARINO
EARLY ROMANSEtruscans
Tribes of Italy before Romans Influenced Romans
◦ Religion, Gov’t, Architecture, Arts
Romulus and Remus Believed founders of Rome
◦ Grandsons of Etruscan king◦ Romulus killed Remus
– Romulus = single ruler of Rome
SEVEN KINGS OF ROMERome 1st was a monarchy
Monarchy = type of gov’t run by a single person, usually a hereditary position
The Roman monarchy was unlike traditional monarchies Candidates were chosen Elected by the people Kingship was not a hereditary privilege Not necessary to be a true-blooded Roman
Rome had 7 kings Good & Bad
FALL OF THE ROMAN MONARCHYAfter the last king, Superbus, Romans feared a leader with too much powerThey did not want 1 person to have all the control
Abolished the monarchyCreated idea of a consulHaving two rulers share power
◦ Prevents one person from becoming too powerful
End of the Roman monarchy for the rest of Roman history
ROMAN REPUBLICIn pairs/groups of 3 answer questions for the Roman Republic PresentationTo get to the presentation…
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ROMAN REPUBLICDesigned to limit power of ruler3 main branches
Consul Senate Assembly
Both revolutionary and significant 1st time lower-class citizens had power Adopted by other countries
◦ Ex: US Constitution
ROME IN THE REPUBLICSociety
Family = basic unit Advancements in education Polytheistic
Military More people = more land Legion = 5,000 common men Valued loyalty, courage, and authority Treated enemies justly
◦ Provinces = paid taxes
JULIUS CAESARJoined military moved up political ladder Elected Consul in 59 B.C.E. and formed First Triumvirate
Caesar, Crassus, Pompey
Rome’s growth = constant war Battle for power Caesar vs. Pompey
◦ Caesar’s army brings down Pompey
Caesar rules as dictator Conqueror, gave rights to plebs
Assassinated March 15 44 B.C.E. Senate was afraid he’d name himself king
Ends republic empire
PAX ROMANA200 years of peace and prosperityWhat made it prosperous?
Free trade Booming economy Stable economy Use and exchange of luxury goods Safe travel Built roads and trade routes
◦ Brings exchange of culture Bread and Circuses
◦ Worked for a short time
Group 1 Life of Rich / Life of PoorGroup 2 Public Education / EntertainmentGroup 3 Family / ReligionGroup 4 Science & Engineering / LawGroup 5 Architecture / Language & Literature
ROMAN ACHIEVEMENTAchievement in the arts
Poetry History Philosophy Art
Architecture Aqueducts Columns Archways Stadiums Palaces Temples
◦ Represented the power of society
ROMAN ACHIEVEMENTTechnology & Science
Engineering◦ Roads, bridges, harbors◦ Aqueducts◦ Public baths
Improved public health Encyclopedias Geography
Law Established common principles
◦ “Innocent until proven guilty”◦ Guilt established “clearer than daylight”