The Early Roman Republic
Rome and its Neighbors c. 500 BCE
What similarities can you find between the myth of Romulus and the Hebrew Bible? What is the historical value of myth?
What are the implications of having Romulus as the mythical founder of Rome? A.It suggested that the Romans were favored in war B.It suggested that the Romans were brutal C.It suggested that the Romans were rapacious D.It suggested that were wild and needed laws to govern their wretcheness
Romulus & Remus with She-Wolf
Ancient Rome
Coin from Republican Rome c. 270 BCE
Rape of the Sabines – Nicholas Poussin c. 1635
Rape of Lucretia by Titian c. 1571
Death of Lucretia by Sandro Botticelli c. 1500
Brutus retrieves the dagger and calls for the overthrow of monarchy
The Oath of the Horatii – Patriotic Duty
Lictors Bring Bodies of Brutus’s Sons
What sorts of concerns did the Twelve Tables express? A.Concerns about legal processes B.Concerns about families C.Concerns about patron-client relations D.Concerns about agrarian society E.Concerns about theft and deceipt F.Concerns about debt slavery
How would you characterize the Twelve Tables? A.Clearly organized system of laws that proceeds from the most serious crimes to the least serious crimes B.Only the most serious crimes are addressed C.A hodgepodge of serious crimes with lesser crimes
What were the Twelve Tables? A.Clans/Families that ruled over early Rome B.Public rituals dedicated to the Roman Gods C.A series of feasts hosted by the Roman government D.The earliest written Roman laws
Ancient Rome
Unification of Italy
Samnites
Roman Roads c. 200 BCE
Centurion
Legatus
Cornicen Legionary
Standard bearers: Signifer & Aquilifer
Auxiliary & Legionary
Equipment of Roman Legionary
Roman Roads c. 200 BCE
The Alps