The Rise and Expansion of Rome Essential Question: Using the 6 themes of history, what events, ideas, and people helped expand and shape Rome ? (ie: gov., eco., reli. beliefs, culture, sc.& tech., geo.) The Rise and Expansion of Rome Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Think about what you learned in 6th grade about Rome.

What do you think? Look at the different maps of Rome at different times in history. Infer the story of Rome based on your interpretation of the maps. Create a chart of advantages and disadvantages for each: city, kingdom, republic, and empire

Geography of Rome Look at the map on page 43. How does Rome’s geography impact its civilization?

Romulus and Remus While listening to the slide show on the legend of Rome, think about…. How is this legend symbolic of the way Romans felt about their land? What does this legend tell you about Roman culture? Slide show found in chapter 2 folder “Romulus and Remus”

The Origins of Rome 700-500 BC = city

The City of Rome… Where Romulus first founded the city…

Kingdom In 8th century BCE kings = Etruscans Etruscan king, Tarquin the Proud – what does this picture tell you about this king? In 8th century BCE kings = Etruscans Tarquin the Proud Romans want CHOICE= “will of the people”Does this remind you of anything?

Republic Republic = “Will of the People” Patricians vs Plebians 500 years- Think about it…how old is your republic? 2 consuls for one year Argued between Plebeians and Patricians ****political system like today’s democracy based on Rome

Republic- continued Human Rights (culture): P. 48 in your history book. Read the section about Human Rights.-what liberties are most important to you? Government: 2 leaders “consults” Ruled 1 yr Power checked by senate Economics and Military Powerful, organized army Expand territory CONQUERED: Europe, Asia, N. Africa citizen has voice Wealthy and nobles = influence gov. Women = few rights All free born males = vote Laws protect basic liberties

The Roman Republic Boundaries

Decline of Republic 45 BCE Julius Caesar 44 = opponents killed Caesar -What do you think caused the Republic to end? 45 BCE Julius Caesar 44 = opponents killed Caesar Octavian = Caesars adopted son took power Great growth of Roman Empire/largest ever Julius Caesar difficulty 4 order and stability tensions btwn classes Civil War

Empire Augustus “Augustus” = Divine one HUGE Empire “Pax Romana” = Peace Long period of peace and prosperity Turn to page 49 Read the section called, “Rome Becomes an Empire” and pull out only the important facts. Write those facts on your CN. Died 14 AD - policies cont. HUGE Empire Look back at the maps. Compare how Rome has changed from a trading post to an empire. (maps on the next slide too) What this really means… Under Augustus Rome = empire Diff. cultures/territories led by single ruler / Emperor 50,000 mi of roads 3 cont. – Europe, Asia, Africa 60 mill. peeps Celts, Germans, N. Afr., Greeks, Syrians, Jews, Egyptians

Compare the Republic to the Empire 2. Roman Republic 1. Roman City then Kingdom Trade routes 3. Roman Empire

Conclusion: What are the key events in Rome’s history that led to Rome becoming an Empire? City Kingdom Republic Empire For each section add: -key events -key people -important facts to remember -symbolic representation