1. The Rise of Rome

2. Italian Geography Few natural harbors Rich in farmland
Much larger population than Greece

3. Romulus and Remus Mythical founders of Rome (753 BCE) Raised by a wolf
Romulus killed his brother, founded Rome

4. Early Government Social status based on land ownership
Large land owners became members of the Senate
Kings ruled

5. The Republic
Senators overthrew the monarchy and established res publica in 507 BCE
Center of power-the Senate
“Struggle of the Orders” between plebeians and patricians

7. Society Basic social unit was the family
Oldest male, or paterfamilias, exercised absolute authority
Social inequality was accepted as part of the natural order
Women had no public role

8. Roman religion-mostly derived from the Greeks
Greek God Roman Equivalent
Zeus Jupiter
Poseidon Neptune
Hades Pluto
Ares Mars
Athena Minerva
Artemis Diana

9. Expansion Reached a peak in the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC
All male citizens who owned land served in army
Conquered peoples could become citizens, soldiers

11. Rise of the Generals
As empire expanded, loyalty shifted from Senate to generals
Julius Caesar named “dictator for life” in 44BC
Caesar’s murder set off years of civil war

12. The Republic is in big trouble.
Can YOU save it??