1. The Roman empire

2. Describe Caesar’s reforms. Did people support these? Why or why not?
Bellwork: October 3rd
Why did Romans revolt against the Republic? How did this lead to Julius Caesar coming to power?
Describe Caesar’s reforms. Did people support these? Why or why not?
What was Octavian (Augustus’) new political role in Rome? (page 161)
THINKER: Why do you think Augustus was popular with the Romans?

3. The roman empire

4. Reform under Augustus
After a period of civil war, Caesar’s nephew, Augustus, became the ruler of Rome in 32 BC.
In the 40 years of Augustus’ reign he introduced many reforms:
Attacked government corruption
Encouraged the growth of business
Extended citizenship to more provinces
Established fire and police departments for Rome
Imported food for Rome’s poor
Built and maintained the empire’s infrastructure
Established a strong money system
Begun Pax Romana (Roman Peace) which lasted 200 yrs

5. “I found Rome a city of bricks, and left it a city of marble” -Augustus Caesar

6. Augustus Caesar’s Power
Originally named Octavian, the Senate gave him the name Augustus meaning “most high”
Made consul for life by the Senate
Also made Princeps, meaning “first citizen”
Origin of the word prince
Also made Imperator meaning “successful general”
Origin of the word emperor
Also made Pontifex Maximus meaning “chief religious leader”
Origin of the word pontiff (used to describe the pope)
Had the power to call the Senate, veto Senate laws & make laws himself

9. Roman Empire: Jigsaw Activity
The Roman Empire is most-remembered for it’s political, cultural and societal successes.
Working in groups of three, each group member will read about one category of achievements during the Roman Empire.
Politics: Emperors of the Early Empire (pages )
Culture: Roman Arts and Sciences (pages )
Society: Life in the Roman World (pages )
As you read your section, respond to the corresponding questions.
After everyone is finished, you will meet with two other students and teach them about your topic.
You will be the only one in your group who read about your topic, so make sure you understand it, can explain it, and complete the notes accurately.

10. No bellwork today!
Meet with your group to finish your Roman Empire notes!
Afterwards, come up with a list of modern contributions from the Romans.
Be ready to discuss!

11. Discussion
One of the main things Rome is remembered for are their contributions to modern society.
List as many modern contributions you can think of! Can include successes in both the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
Need a minimum of five! Be ready to discuss!

12. Law & Order

13. Roman Architecture: The Pantheon

14. Roman Architecture: Roads

15. System of Roads

16. Roman Architecture: Aqueducts

18. Roman Architecture: The Colosseum

19. Daily Life

21. Roman Art: Mosaics

22. Roman Art: Sculptures
Neptune: Roman god of the sea

23. Language & Literature
World Map of Romance Languages

24. WINDOW Latin: fenestra French: fenêtre Spanish: ventana
Romance languages
WINDOW
Latin: fenestra
French: fenêtre
Spanish: ventana
Portuguese: janela
Italian: finestra
Romanian: fereastra
ONE
Latin: unus
French: un
Spanish: uno
Portugese: um
Italian: uno
Romanian: unul

25. Video: “Engineering an Empire – Rome”

26. Today’s focus will be the rise of Christianity and it’s impact on the Roman Empire.
Get out your books! Page 178!

27. Rise of Christianity in Rome
As you know, Judaism was practiced in Judea (Israel) and influenced other monotheistic religions.
In 4B.C., Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ) was born in Judea.
When Judea fell under Roman control, Roman leaders began persecuting the Jews.
Jesus was eventually crucified by the Romans (traditional method of execution)

28. Rise of Christianity in Rome
After Jesus’s death, his followers believed he rose from the dead, and the community they formed eventually became the Christian Church.
Christians believed he was the Son of God and the awaited Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament  Big difference between Judaism and Christianity!!!
To learn more about the rise and spread of Christianity and it’s impact on the Roman Empire, read pgs and complete the worksheet.