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”