Roman Republic/Empire Rome Holy land of the Ancient Hebrew Where it all began 7/2013 Izydorczak

Advantage’s of Rome’s location? Peninsula Midpoint of Mediterranean Sea Vast rich farmland This is the direct opposite of Greece 7/2013 Izydorczak

In 509 B.C., Romans overthrew the Etruscan king (tyrant) Rome began as a city state with a monarch. In 509 B.C., Romans overthrew the Etruscan king (tyrant) 7/2013 Izydorczak

part of the official title of a king Rex part of the official title of a king 7/2013 Izydorczak

Vote for Representative Republic Vote for Representative System of Government where the people have the power to work and choose leaders 7/2013 Izydorczak

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5 1 4 2 3 2 executive consuls Peoples All ___________ have 12 Stone Tablets in forum 5 1 All ___________ have the right to vote Peoples Appointed by citizens Written on Assembly 4 Senate Can Real power of important decisions Veto Laws made by senate Made up of Always maintain A.K.A. 2 Patricians/ Patrons Struggle for power with 3 Are Protect & Control Plebeians Tribune of the people Gets Power by Land-owning Aristocracy Clients Could not Strikes & Refusals To do duty Are Made up of Allow Hold public Office for Marry patricians Poor/Slaves/ Newcomers Patrons Status and influence Citizen Farmers/ traders 7/2013 Izydorczak

What is the Significance of the Twelve Tables? Two codes of law studied so far? The Foundation of Roman Law Settled dispute between Patricians and Plebeians The Earliest Surviving piece of Literature coming from the Romans. Held the Society together Twelve Tables & Hammurabi's Code 7/2013 Izydorczak

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Punic Wars 7/2013 Izydorczak

Punic Wars 1st War: Rome wins and gains Sicily 2nd War: Hanibal crosses the Alps and invades Italy. He does much damage but is unable to take Rome 3rd War: Roman Politicians convince the Roman military to attack Carthage. Carthage is destroyed The people are killed or sold into slavery - Romans pour salt on the fields to make them barren 7/2013 Izydorczak

Republic Collapses Rome’s victory in Carthage brought conflict between the rich and poor in Rome (Civil War) Triumvirate (three leaders) formed. Civil War between three leaders Generals are popular with discontented (unhappy) citizens Julius Caesar made reforms and increased his popularity 7/2013 Izydorczak

Republic Collapses Julius Caesar wins civil war and becomes absolute ruler Members fear that he is becoming to powerful, kill him Augustus, Caesar’s nephew take over power 7/2013 Izydorczak

Octavian Augustus Roman Empire Pax Romana - Roman Peace 7/2013 Izydorczak

Roman Empire Pax Romana Roman Emperor Constantine converts Christianity Impact Text/Books Laws/Codes Goals Important People Major Beliefs - Bible - Old Testament - New Testament - Golden Rule - Morality (right & wrong) - 10 Commandments - Dietary Laws (fasting, no meat on Friday) Roman Emperor Constantine converts Eventually all Roman citizens become Christians Jesus = Savior/Messiah Baptism Monotheistic Resurrection Holly Trinity (Father, son, holy spirit) Heaven Spiritual Morality Roman Empire Pax Romana - Jesus 12 Apostles/ Disciples Priests/Bishops/Pope Peter, Paul Constantine 7/2013 Izydorczak

Autocracy – 1 person rule Architecture - dome style Roman Empire Pax Romana 27 BC – 476 AD Octavian Augustus Absolute Ruler Autocracy – 1 person rule Employment, good ruler, civil to his people Named his successor Downfall of the Empire: Decline of Rome Period of peace (Golden Age) Architecture - dome style Engineering roads & bridges Language – Latin Christianity emerged Next Slide 7/2013 Izydorczak

Political/Gov't Military Social Economic Downfall of the Empire: Decline of Rome Oppressive gov’t loss or pop support No way to choose next emperor Strongest general became emperor Gladiators Mercenaries- Army full of hired soldiers with divided loyalties Invasions Heavy taxes high unemployment gap between rich and poor Are selfish & lazy Low morals Patriotism is down Political/Gov't Military Social Economic 7/2013 Izydorczak