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Geography, Characteristics of Civilization, and Fall of the Republic
Roman Republic Geography, Characteristics of Civilization, and Fall of the Republic
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Geography How is the location of Rome good for trade? Good for defense?
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Civilization Government Economy Etruscan Monarchy
Republic 509 BC-27 BC Senate Two consuls Twelve Tables Empire- 27 BC- 476 AD Economy Agriculture and trade Ag 90% Standardized money Good road system Rome slowly conquers other coity- states on the Italian Penninsula.
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Civilization Religion Society Clear social divisions Polytheistic
Some religious tolerance Society Clear social divisions Patricians and Plebeians… Slaves Debt and POWs 1/3 of population No legal rights Women Social equals, not political
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Civilization Writing Entertainment Latin Roman Numerals Theater Sports
History Poetry Roman Numerals Entertainment Theater Sports Colosseum Circus Maximus
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Can you use Roman numerals?
Change the following to Arabic numbers: III VII IX XIV XXI XL CII MM
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The Punic Wars Carthage: Cause: Course: 3 Wars Results: Hannibal
Cannae Scipio Zama Carthage Results:
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Social Reforms Problem: gap between rich and landless poor Solutions:
Gracchus Military leaders Julius Caesar-- Form Triumvirate to end civil wars March on Rome, dictator for 10 years! Expand the Senate, extended citizenship Created jobs- public works, established colonies… 44 BC- Dictator for life…. assassinated
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Rise of Empire Augustus: Form 2nd Triumvirate to end Civil Wars, again
Battle of Actium- defeat Antony and Cleopatra Re-organized the civil service (paid) Decreased power of the Senate over time More building programs Increased army Added territory Expanded citizenship Encouraged trade Chose provincial governors
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