 Please read the first 3 paragraphs on page 41 in your textbook about “The Glory of Ancient Rome” and “The Pax Romana” quietly to yourself.  Roman Empire 100 BC 

 Why did the Brutus and the other Roman Senators kill Julius Caesar? 2

 Turn in to me by Tuesday  Print out article  Summarize the story  Tell me your opinion of the story  And why you chose it. 3

Augustus, Pax Romana, Coliseum, Latin Notes denoted with an asterisk * are things you should probably write down. 4

 *Caesar’s nephew (adopted son) Augustus became the leader of Rome.  He was well liked by both the people of Rome and the Army. 5

 Long enough to create what we know as the Roman Empire. 6

 w4A Monte Python “What have the Romans ever done for us” w4A 7

 *Latin became the official language throughout the Roman Empire.  Greek  Latin  French  English  Duodecim Tabulae = 12 Tables  iacta alea est = “The die is cast”  Veni, vidi, vici. = “I came, I saw, I conquered.”  Et tu, Brute? = “And you, Brutus?”  AND….. 8

 *“Roman Peace” = Pax Romana *Peace throughout Roman Empire Romans could travel throughout w/o being harmed Severe punishments for those who don’t follow laws Prosperity for Roman citizens What might have been some positives and negatives of this “Pax Romana”? 9

 Look at the Map, the coin, and the writings of Augustus before he died (Documents A, B, and C)  Answer the questions on your worksheet  You will hand it in 10

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 Context: The denarius was a silver coin used in the Roman Empire.  On the front side of the coin is the head of Octavian and the inscribed word “CAESAR.” On the back is a Crocodile inscribed with “AEGVPTO CAPTA” which means “Egypt Captured.”  This coin was used in celebration of Augustus’s victory in Egypt, specifically the Battle of Actium in 31 B.C.E. 12

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  Discovery  Channel 14

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 mans/launch_gms_gladiator.shtml mans/launch_gms_gladiator.shtml  Use the clues  Pick out weapons  4 wins freedom  3 wins the battle  2 saves your life  1 Not so good 19