Ancient Rome Review

Rise of Rome Conquered Greece Spread out among Europe conquering lands Adopted many of their traditions Spread out among Europe conquering lands Offered citizenship to those who were conquered Spoke Latin Strong patrician class (wealthy) plebian class (poor)

People to Know Romulus founded Rome Remus was the twin brother of Romulus Emperor Hadrian built a wall around the Roman empire

Government in Rome Republic: Nation governed by the people Dictator: A ruler with absolute power Empire: A state uniting many territories under one rule Three Branches Senate: an assembly of elders who made laws Assembly: a group of average citizens to have representation in the government Consulus:2 leaders elected by the assembly

More People Christianity was made the official religion by the emperor Constantine Julius Caesar ended the Roman Republic Caesar Augustus began a period of peace in Rome called Pax Romana, meaning peace in Rome

Slavery Many were taken from conquered towns They taught the Roman schools Helped build most of the major architecture in the Roman empire (roads, aqueducts, and buildings)

Architecture Roman Baths Place to hangout, very social Similar to today’s water parks

Architecture Aqueducts Large structures used to Carry water from a high place in the country to a city

Architecture Coliseum Then A huge oval-shaped amphitheater use for gladiator fights Now

Rome v. USA In what ways are the United States and Rome similar? In what ways are they different?

Fall of Rome Lack of sound leadership They didn’t have a proper way to elect leaders. This caused most of the leaders to be killed and the position taken over by others seeking power Breaks in the army, causing lost of land Misuse of money and finances Bribing soldiers, parties, stealing from the treasury Eventually Rome fell to the Visigoth’s Why Do some people feel like Rome never really fell?