•EQ: Defend the statement--"Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."•LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

The Geography of Italy

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

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Where I Learned It

2 Questions I have about the Roman Empire

What I Know About The Roman Empire

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Introduction

The Romans inspire awe, wonder, and interest for Americans.

They are a paradox, however, because they were at the same time awesome and awful......

We think of them as having always been there, and always being powerful. The truth is, they teetered on the brink of annihilation several times.

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Introduction

Most of us looks at Roman history through the lens of what we have in common with them....

A.Roman CalendarB.Roman AlphabetC.Love for huge spectator sportsD.Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, French, many English words)

E.Republican form of government

...and we are horrified by how they are different from us (Nero, Colosseum, Caligula, Vomitorium, Politicians murdered in the streets.)

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

GeographyWhere In The World Is Rome?

Draw a map of the Italian Peninsula in your notes and label Italy, Alps, Mediterranean Sea...

Rome is a city in Italy, which is on the Italian Peninsula, which is in Europe, and sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Geography"Rome was in a good place"

1.Centrally located...you have to do business with them--great for trade.

2.Protected from invasion by the water and the Alps in the north.

3.Piracy, hospitality, taxes and tolls.

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Geography

The city of Rome was also in a good place....water source (Tiber) and close to sea.

7 hills protected Rome.

Look at Textbook pg.47 and sketch a map of the city of Rome in your notes.

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

"Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city--the salubrious (favorable for health) hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy--all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great." --Livy, The Early History of Rome

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Geography"Rome was a good place"

1.Fantastic weather2.Great natural resources (grapes, olives, cereal grains)

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

TitleNotes

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Check For Understanding Questions (CFU)

1.Why can it be said that Rome was IN a good place?

2. What are three crops that grew well in Italy?

3. What type of landform is Italy?

4. What 2 seas does it touch?

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Rome's NeighborsBig Idea: Our neighbors influence our culture (ex. Mexico)

•Romans didn't invent a bunch of stuff...they borrowed from others and perfected/enhanced it.•Two of Rome's neighbors had a big impact on their culture-----the Etruscans and the Greeks

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Etruscans

Greeks

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Compare and contrast the contributions of the E's and G's on Roman culture.

Which had a bigger impact?

EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Rome's NeighborsInstructions: Create a T-Chart like this in your notes to keep track of the impact of Rome's neighbors.

Etruscan Influences Greek Influences

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1. Arch2. Sporting events3. Metalworking4. Realistic Sculpture5. Engineering (aqueducts)

1. Monumental buildings2. Mythology/Gods3. Philosophy/Education4. Writing5. Sculpture6. Drama/Theater

EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Check For Understanding Questions (CFU)

1.Which of the two cultures do you think had a bigger impact on the history of Rome?

2. What criteria are you using to make your decision?

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EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place."

Roman Values

The earliest Romans were farmers. This is what was important to them.

1.Hardworking -- no such thing as the weekend

2.Respect tradition (mos mayorum)3.Obedient service to gov. and military4.Dedicated to the good of Rome5.Hierarchical outlook on life -- who do I kiss up to?

6.Role of pater/father (pater familias, patricians, Jupiter, patron/client relationship)

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