unit #2 the ultimate empire rome
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UNIT #2 The Ultimate Empire Rome. By: Coach Dzialo Jacobs H S . Algonquin IL. The Geography of Rome. Italy in 750 BCE. The Mythical Founding of Rome: Romulus & Remus. 4 Eras of Roman History. I.Latium Settled (1000b.c.-750b.c) II. Roman Monarchy (750b.c.-500b.c) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
By: Coach DzialoJacobs H S . Algonquin IL
The Geography of Rome
Italy in 750 BCE
The Mythical Founding of Rome:
Romulus & Remus
4 Eras of Roman History• I.Latium Settled (1000b.c.-750b.c)• II. Roman Monarchy (750b.c.-
500b.c)• III. Roman Republic (500b.c.-27b.c.)• IV. Roman Empire (27b.c.-476 A.D.)• {Remember Dates are non
importante!}
I. Latium Settled
-Tiber River-This tiny city-state would become Master of the ½ the known world!-The Greeks could only rarely conquer the Aegean Sea region.
• Latin Tribes conquered by the Etruscans (Asia Minor)
• No one likes to be ruled by foreigners!
• Did have a strong influence
Influence of the Etruscans Writing, “shared authority”
Warfare, politics, farming Gladitorial games, The Arch, city planning
Republican Government
2 Consuls (Rulers of Rome)
Senate (Representative body for patricians)
Tribal Assembly (Representative body for plebeians)
The Twelve Tables, 450 BCE
Providing political and socialrights for the plebeians.
The Roman Forum
Rome’s Early Road System
Roman Roads: The Appian Way
Imperial Roman Road System
Roman Engineering• Aquaducts• Bridges• Coffer dams• Arches• Roads 56,000 miles
CamberedMilestones
Roman Aqueducts