(and the development of Christianity) ROME (and the development of Christianity)

Objectives Students will create a book that shows the rise and fall of Rome. Examine the causes and effects on the empire of events and leader’s decisions.

ROME The Republic Early Empire Empire Expands Empire Declines Empire Falls

Rome Book You need to list significant events, in sequential order, of the Republic, the early empire, the expanding empire, the declining empire, and the fall of the empire. Pages The Republic – pgs. 148-151 Early Empire - pgs. 152-155 Empire Expands - pgs. 156-159 Empire Declines - pgs. 174-176 Empire Falls - pgs. 176-177 The Development of Christianity- pgs 168-173

Roman Republic The Latins, Etruscans, and the ________. Who did the Romans conquer to take over Italy? What type of Government did they have? Who struggled for power? 287 B.C. – First Punic War Who did they fight, who won, & what did Rome get? Second Punic War Who attacked who, who won, & what did Rome get? Third Punic War What did Rome do and what did they get? The Latins, Etruscans, and the ________. Republic meaning… ___________ fought against Patricians for more power All ___________ Citizens equal under the law. __________ threatened Rome, ___________, and gained islands in the Med. Sea. Hannibal invaded Rome, Rome won, and gained ______. Burned down ___________and took over Greece! Roman Republic Pgs. 148-151

Who controlled the Roman Republic? (What group of people and office) pg. 152 Why did Roman Cities grow? pg. 152 How was the Roman Army unique? (Who controlled it?) pg. 15_ Julius Caesar (What did he do?) pg 15_ What happened after Caesar died? Pg 15_ Early Empire Pgs. 152-155

Empire Expands Pgs. 156-159 Augustus –_______________________ Nero –_________________________ Pax Romana –______________________ Where and how did the Empire spread? _________________ What was the Roman Economy based on? _________________ What was traded in Rome?_______________ Empire Expands Pgs. 156-159

Who ruled Rome after the last good emperor?________________ What trouble was there during these new rulers’ reign?______________ Late Roman Empire What did Diocletian do?_________________________ What did Constantine do?__________________ Economic Problems:_______________________ Empire Declines Pgs. 174-176

Who ruled Rome after the last good emperor? (pg 174, 1st col. What trouble was there during these new rulers’ reign? (pg 174, 1st col. Late Roman Empire What did Diocletian do? (pg 175, left col.,.) What did Constantine do? (same as above) Economic Problems: (page 176, left col.,) Empire Declines Pgs. 174-176

Who kept invading the Western Roman Empire?___________________ When did Rome officially “fall”?______________________ Why did it “fall”? (Explain what you think are the 3 best theories regarding Rome’s fall, in your opinion!) Theories of why the Empire fell: ________________________ _________________________ What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire? Write a paragraph explaining why your three reasons are the best reasons. Empire Falls Pgs. 176-177

Who kept invading the Western Roman Empire. (Top two paragraphs on pg When did Rome officially “fall”? (third paragraph from top on page ___) Why did it “fall”? (Explain the 3 best theories, in your opinion!) Theories of why the Empire fell: (pg 177,) What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire? Empire Falls Pgs. 176-177

Development of Christianity SUMMARIZE EACH SUBHEADING (Use at least 30 words for each summary.) Roman Religion Judaism in the Empire The Teaching of Jesus Christianity Spreads Roman Persecution Roman Empire Adopts Christianity Pgs. 168-173 Development of Christianity

Development of Christianity SUMMARIZE EACH SUBHEADING (Use at least 30 words for each summary.) Roman Religion Judaism in the Empire The Teaching of Jesus: ________was the main teacher of Christianity. He ________ the ________ of the inner person. Jesus teachcing did a great deal to shape the value system of ________ civilization. In particular he preached the importance of ________, ________ and _______. Jesus was seen by some as a ________ wanting to overthrow the ________ authorities. He was crucified by the ________. His followers believe him to be the ________ who will deliver ________ from its foes and usher in an age of ________, ________ and ________. Pgs. 168-173 Development of Christianity

Development of Christianity SUMMARIZE EACH SUBHEADING (Use at least 30 words for each summary.) The Teaching of Jesus Christianity Spreads: On your own; you’ll need at least 50 words—be sure to include the main ideas of each of the paragraphs—in your own words. Pgs. 168-173 Development of Christianity

Development of Christianity SUMMARIZE EACH SUBHEADING (Use at least 30 words for each summary.) The Teaching of Jesus Christianity Spreads Roman Persecution During the E_____ Roman Empire, _______ paid little attention to ___________. Roman usually _______ the _________ of c_______ peoples but Christianity came to be seen as a _______. Christians ________ to worship ______ gods, an action Romans considered t_________. The Romans began _________ Christians during the reign of ______. By the end of M_____ A_____ reign __________ were still a _________ but a very p_________ one. Roman Empire Adopts Christianity On your own; you’ll need at least 50 words—be sure to include the main ideas of each of the paragraphs—in your own words. Pgs. 168-173 Development of Christianity

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