Bellringer Special double Bellringer! 1.What were the three benefits of Rome’s location? 2.Fill in the map

Agenda 1.Geography 2.Founding of Rome 3.Early Influences

Objectives Students will be able to… 1. Describe Roman mythology and the early influences on Roman culture.

Geography Quiz You’ll be taking it…now! Clear your desks except for something to write with.

The Founding of Rome

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Founding of Rome Read the story about Romulus and Remus, answer the questions

Summary! Romulus and Remus were twin sons of Mars, rescued by a wolf and raised by a shepherd. In a fight over where to build a city, Romulus killed Remus and built Rome on a hill, named after himself.

Summary! Aeneas flees Troy and is destined to found a new city in Italy. After several false starts, including a stay in Carthage, the Trojans found their city in Latium. However, they soon go to war with the Latins, but are victorious with their allies.

Rome’s Neighbors

Early Italians Greeks – Colonies in Italy – Brought grapes and olives Romans borrowed their mythology and some cultural elements Etruscans – Natives – Skilled engineers Ruled Rome from 600 BC to 509 BC Influenced Roman architecture and culture Latins – Nomads who settled in Italy near the Tiber – First to live in Rome Latins  Latin language

Lessons from the Etruscans

Etruscan Architecture

Arches Keystone

Etruscan Engineering

Etruscan Government

Etruscan Metalworking

Etruscan Mysticism

Etruscan Sculpture

Etruscan Sporting Events

Arches and Columns

Lessons from the Greeks

Greek Coinage

Greek Monumental Building

Greek Mythology

Greek Philosophy

Greek Pottery

Greek Science

Roman Mythology Directions: Listen to the stories of the Roman Gods, and match them with the Greek gods on your chart!

Jupiter King of the gods Eagle was his messenger Weapon: Thunderbolt Greek God: Zeus

Juno Wife of Jupiter Goddess of women and marriage Greek God: Hera

Neptune Neptune was the god of the sea. He carried a trident, which had three prongs. He rode a dolphin or a horse. When the sea is rough enough to show white tops to the waves, these are called sea horses. On the right, the back half of the seahorse is a fish. Greek God: Poseidon

Mars God of War He was the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. Greek God: Ares

Venus Goddess of Love Daughter of Jupiter Greek God: Aphrodite

Cupid Cupid was the mischievous little god of love. His weapon was a bow, and anyone hit by one of his arrows fell madly in love. Greek God: Eros

Pluto Pluto was the god of the Dead. Romans were afraid to say Pluto's real name because they were afraid he might notice them and they would die. Greek God: Hades

Apollo Apollo was the god of the sun. Each day he drove his chariot of fiery horses across the sky to give light to the world. Greek God: Apollo!

Mercury Mercury was the god of travelers. He had a winged hat and sandals, so he could fly. He carried a staff which also has wings and two snakes winding round it. Greek God: Hermes

Bacchus Bacchus was the god of wine. Bacchus was also the god of the theatre, since the first plays in Greece were performed in his honor. Greek God: Dionysos

Proserpine Pluto fell in love with her and carried her off to the Underworld. Greek God: Persephone

Solar System Sun—Apollo Moon—Diana Mercury—Mercury Venus—Venus Mars—God of War Jupiter—Jupiter Saturn—Saturn

Roman Numbers