Rome Myths and Legends

Begin Rome… tomorrow! 1.chapter 5 quiz will be returned tomorrow OUTLINE was to be done for today – take it out (but don’t TEAR it out), we will be using it 3.Open notebook to a new page –  TITLE CHAPTER 6 ROME big at the top,  then a second smaller title: 6.1 Beginning of Rome 1.How was the geography of Italy similar to the geography of Greece? 2.Name three early peoples of Rome 3.After overthrowing the last Latin king, what type of government was established? 4.Name the series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.

Romulus and Remus 6:20

1. Turn in homework, 5.1 FIB! (and any take-home tests) 2.KEEP YOUR VOICES LOW (or just don't talk at all) 3.Open book to p. 131 and read the Build Your Skills 4.Complete the skill practice exercise Reading a Special Purpose Map – turn it in 5.Open your notebooks & get ready for some questions about section 1!

Roman Republic, 6.1 Voters elect representatives In Rome it was based on tradition, not a written constitution SENATE – council of representatives made up of patricians CONSULS – 2 senators, one year term, proposed laws, led army, one had veto power over the other, most important officials MAGISTRATES – government officials, included consuls, praetors (judiciary), aediles (supervised marketplace), questors (financial officers), censors (counted the population every 5 years). Most terms were one year TRIBUNES – plebeian elected council

Roman Republic Society, 6.1 PATRICIANS – descendants of founding families of Rome, upper class, ran the government PLEBEIANS – commoners, controlled tribal assemblies, made up most of the population and most of the military Plebeians demanded more rights from patricians and in 451bc forced patricians to publish the first written code of Roman Law: the Twelve Tables Patricians and plebeians owned slaves Women gained rights and independence, eventually took part in government and owned property Religion borrowed from Greeks: Jupiter (Zeus), Juno (Hera), Minerva (Athena)

Punic Wars of the Republic 265bc Rome controlled most of Italy while Carthage controlled the Western Mediterranean “Punic” comes from the Latin word for Carthage bc 1 st Punic War: Romans won, gaining control of Sicily bc 2 nd Punic War: Hannibal (C) entered Gaul wanting to conquer Rome; Battle of Cannae (216bc) Romans lost so decided to invade Carthage; Battle of Zama (202bc) Scipio (R) defeated Hannibal bc 3 rd Punic War: Rome destroyed Carthage and took its territory; Rome also conquered Greece at this time FINAL RESULT: Rome controls all of the Mediterranean

Punic Wars of the Republic

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Roman Empire, 6.2 Established in 31bc by first emperor, Augustus All emperors took the title, caesar Caesars controlled the army, supervised provincial governors, took direct control of troubled provinces The Senate advised the caesar, maintained the treasury, and oversaw the peaceful provinces No laws said who the next caesar would be making the job of caesar a dangerous one A series of roads connected the provinces to the city of Rome helping trade and the movement of troops The Roman army was organized into legions, highly organized and efficient groups of soldiers lead by an officer called a centurion

Thursday 10/17/13 1.Turn in homework: 6.2 AND ANY OTHER ABSENT OR LATE ASSIGNMENTS TO HELP YOUR Q1 GRADE (Like an Athens or Sparta Essay!) 2.Open text book to page 131 – READ IT! 3.Open notebooks and take out GRADED FIBs from chapter 6, too

1.Turn in 6.3: Due Monday (REMEMBER: full blank lines must be attempted – one fact for each line, -1 for each left empty, I would not leave out super important information) 2. Ch. 6 Quiz: Wed. 10/23 (late start ½ day) 3.In your notebooks from 6.3: –Name 2 decision Diocletian made –Name Constantine’s most notable achievement –What happened from ad410 to 476? Answer NOW if you can, or keep them in mind as you read Get ready for class!!! Document-Based Questions: “Roads of Rome” 6.3 Map p142 Friday 10/18/13

Fall of Rome: Barbarian Invasions

Romance Languages: Languages based on Latin

Christianity, 6.4 Jesus As a Jew in Judaea, his family was allowed to worship freely Herod the Great was ruler of the province at the time of his birth in city of Bethlehem ad6 – Judaea officially becomes Roman and Roman laws are strictly enforced Taught Jewish ideas of “one God” and laws like the Ten Commandments Called himself the “Son of God” or Messiah (Hebrew: “anointed one”) later called Christ (Greek: “anointed one”) ad30 Roman Governor Pontius Pilate sentences him to death by crucifixion at the urging of outraged Jews who disagreed with his teachings

FINISH 6.4 – and any other missing/absent work When you come in there will be some more clarifying notes We will begin with the Review History… …and finish with the Chapter 6 Quiz FOR FRIDAY:

Christianity, 6.4 Christians First followers: Jesus' 12 apostles Spread first through Greek part of Roman world, taking on Greek name for messiah, Christos Followers became known as Christians Met in private homes, renounced evils though baptism, assembled on Sunday to celebrate the Eucharist (Last Supper) Persecuted by Romans and Jews, murdered Christians became martyrs Roman leaders were concerned that it went against the state religion and would cause civil disorder Church hierarchy developed: Patriarch  Bishop  priest; lead by men Teachings based on Hebrew scriptures and letters written by the apostles to early Christians Became official religion of Roman Empire in ad380 by Theodosius I 1.KEEP homework (6.4) for quiz (turn in later) 2.Write these notes (below) 3.Begin Review History – Test Today!

Part A Options abdication heresy hierarchy magistrate persecution Senate triumvirate veto