Geography, Characteristics of Civilization, and Fall of the Republic Roman Republic Geography, Characteristics of Civilization, and Fall of the Republic
Geography How is the location of Rome good for trade? Good for defense?
Civilization Government Economy Etruscan Monarchy Republic 509 BC-27 BC Senate Two consuls Twelve Tables Empire- 27 BC- 476 AD Economy Agriculture and trade Ag 90% Standardized money Good road system Rome slowly conquers other coity- states on the Italian Penninsula.
Civilization Religion Society Clear social divisions Polytheistic Some religious tolerance Society Clear social divisions Patricians and Plebeians… Slaves Debt and POWs 1/3 of population No legal rights Women Social equals, not political
Civilization Writing Entertainment Latin Roman Numerals Theater Sports History Poetry Roman Numerals Entertainment Theater Sports Colosseum Circus Maximus
Can you use Roman numerals? Change the following to Arabic numbers: III VII IX XIV XXI XL CII MM
The Punic Wars Carthage: Cause: Course: 3 Wars Results: Hannibal Cannae Scipio Zama Carthage Results:
Social Reforms Problem: gap between rich and landless poor Solutions: Gracchus Military leaders Julius Caesar-- Form Triumvirate to end civil wars March on Rome, dictator for 10 years! Expand the Senate, extended citizenship Created jobs- public works, established colonies… 44 BC- Dictator for life…. assassinated
Rise of Empire Augustus: Form 2nd Triumvirate to end Civil Wars, again Battle of Actium- defeat Antony and Cleopatra Re-organized the civil service (paid) Decreased power of the Senate over time More building programs Increased army Added territory Expanded citizenship Encouraged trade Chose provincial governors