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Donnia Trent

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BEGINNING OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

DISCUSSION TOPICS

1) Where did the Roman Empire Begin?

DISCUSSION TOPICS

1) Where did the Roman Empire Begin?

2)Why was Roman Law important?

DISCUSSION TOPICS

1) Where did the Roman Empire Begin?

2)Why was Roman Law important?

3)How were Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar good rulers for Rome?

INTRODUCTIONDate referrals

A.D. – AD commonly refers to Anno Domini, Latin for "In the Year of (Our) Lord", applied to years following the year of Christ’s birth and afterB.C. – Before the Birth of Christ

Ancient Romans

Great conquerors

Built an empire

Ruled much of ancient world for over 900 years

Eventually, empire became weak

1. WHERE DID THE ROMAN EMPIRE BEGIN?

Began in the country of Italy – (shaped like a boot)

Italy is in Europe near the Mediterranean Sea and France

Italy is a peninsula (much like Florida) – a body of land were 3 of the sides are surrounded by a large body of water

Italy has 2 large islands Italy has large mountain

areas

1. WHERE DID THE ROMAN EMPIRE

BEGIN? Around 753 B.C. Romans began to build the

City of Rome in Italy

People of Rome were called Romans

Romans did not want a king or queen

Romans became republic (people can vote for their leaders)

Roman republic led by the Senate (or Senators)

WHY DID ROMANS BECOME REPUBLIC?

A. So could have kings and queens.

B. So people could vote for their leaders.

C. Because they were forced to.

Romans republic was not a democracy

Rich people had more power than poor people

Only citizen were allowed to vote

Most Romans were not citizens so they could not vote

After many years, some laws were changed

Poor Romans could help make laws, but rich still made most laws

2. WHY WAS ROMAN LAW IMPORTANT?

2. WHY WAS ROMAN LAW IMPORTANT?

Women had more freedom in Rome than other cities

They could own land

They could hold jobs

They were citizens, but could not vote

2. WHY WAS ROMAN LAW IMPORTANT?

Many Roman laws are still used today Romans used the veto (gives government

the right to stop a law from being passed) Romans believed that their laws should apply

to all people in empire Romans believed people accused of a crime

were innocent until proven guilty Romans believed accused person had a right

to a fair trial Incorporated some of the Greek alphabet to

make the Romans alphabet – our current alphabet is almost the same as the Roman alphabet

ROMAN LAW GAVE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE?

A. True

B. False

3. HOW WERE JULIUS CAESAR AND AUGUSTUS CAESAR GOOD

RULERS FOR ROME?

•One of the greatest leader•Leader of Roman Army•49 B.C. named ruler of Rome•Ruled Rome for 5 years•He made many changes •He gave land to poor Romans•He gave poor Romans jobs•Many roads & temples were built under him•Roads made travel easier•He gave people in conquered lands the same rights as Romans•He was well liked among the people•Many senators thought he had too much power, so they killed him in 44 B.C.

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GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR VIDEOThis video depicts Julius Caesar’s life from a young age of 20. It covers the many battles and positions that led to him becoming the Ruler of Rome.

•After Julius Caesar’s Death, Mark Anthony & Augustus Caesar found to rule Rome•Augustus Caesar won the war to rule Rome•Augustus Caesar became Rome’s first emperor in 27 B.C.•People did not vote for an emperor•Rome was no longer a republic•Although, Augustus was a good emperor to his people•He made fair laws•He built many new cities, roads, bridges, and waterways•He built a strong army•He ruled for 41 years•He brought peace to ever4y part of the empire•This peace lasted for 200 years•The empire eventually grew weaker

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AUGUSTUS CAESAR VIDEO

1. What was Augustus Caesar’s relationship to Julius Caesar?

2. What calendar month was named after Augustus Caesar?

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