1. Rome Theme Notes

2. Interaction with Environment Rome: began as small city-state but ended up ruling entire Mediterranean world; Italy’s geography helped unite Romans (mountains not as rugged as those of Greece); location in center of Italy good for trade; fertile farmland supported growing populations (Ch. 6) Rome: began as small city-state but ended up ruling entire Mediterranean world; Italy’s geography helped unite Romans (mountains not as rugged as those of Greece); location in center of Italy good for trade; fertile farmland supported growing populations (Ch. 6)

3. Power and Authority Roman Republic: Rome developed a republic, a government made up of representatives; most powerful part was the senate, which had major influence over foreign and domestic policy (Ch. 6) Roman Republic: Rome developed a republic, a government made up of representatives; most powerful part was the senate, which had major influence over foreign and domestic policy (Ch. 6)

4. Empire Building Roman Empire: Rome’s empire peaked between 27 B.C. and A.D. 180 (Pax Romana); over 3 million square miles; 60-80 million people; used strong military, division of power, roads, laws and tolerance to control people; fell because of internal problems (e.g., bad leaders (corruption)) (Ch. 6) Roman Empire: Rome’s empire peaked between 27 B.C. and A.D. 180 (Pax Romana); over 3 million square miles; 60-80 million people; used strong military, division of power, roads, laws and tolerance to control people; fell because of internal problems (e.g., bad leaders (corruption)) (Ch. 6)

5. Science and Technology Rome: excelled in architecture and engineering; invented concrete; built hundreds of thousands of miles of paved roads; built bridges; perfected the arch and dome; built aqueducts to carry water (Ch. 6) Rome: excelled in architecture and engineering; invented concrete; built hundreds of thousands of miles of paved roads; built bridges; perfected the arch and dome; built aqueducts to carry water (Ch. 6)

6. Colosseum

7. Pantheon