1. Classical Civilizations
Rome

2. Geography
Fertile plains, Alps Mountains in the North

3. Political
Republic
Twelve Tables

4. Economic
Based on Trade

5. Religion
Polytheistic
Early development of Christianity

6. Social
Patricians (wealthy land owners) Plebeians (small farmers, craftsmen, merchants)

7. Intellectual Pax Romana “Roman Peace” (27 BC – 395 AD)
Developed: Concrete, Roman Road Network (50,000 miles), Bridges, Aqueducts, Arches and Domes
Law: concept of justice, equality before the law, innocent until proven guilty

8. Arts
Colosseum
Fountains

9. Women in Rome Had some legal rights
Able to make wills meaning they had some ownership
Able to own land

10. Fall of Rome Barbarians finally were able to invade Rome
Created economic disorder
Created weak central government