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1 Roman Republic/Empire
Rome Holy land of the Ancient Hebrew Where it all began 7/2013 Izydorczak

2 Advantage’s of Rome’s location?
Peninsula Midpoint of Mediterranean Sea Vast rich farmland This is the direct opposite of Greece 7/2013 Izydorczak

3 In 509 B.C., Romans overthrew the Etruscan king (tyrant)
Rome began as a city state with a monarch. In 509 B.C., Romans overthrew the Etruscan king (tyrant) 7/2013 Izydorczak

4 part of the official title of a king
Rex part of the official title of a king 7/2013 Izydorczak

5 Vote for Representative
Republic Vote for Representative System of Government where the people have the power to work and choose leaders 7/2013 Izydorczak

6 7/2013 Izydorczak

7 5 1 4 2 3 2 executive consuls Peoples All ___________ have
12 Stone Tablets in forum 5 1 All ___________ have the right to vote Peoples Appointed by citizens Written on Assembly 4 Senate Can Real power of important decisions Veto Laws made by senate Made up of Always maintain A.K.A. 2 Patricians/ Patrons Struggle for power with 3 Are Protect & Control Plebeians Tribune of the people Gets Power by Land-owning Aristocracy Clients Could not Strikes & Refusals To do duty Are Made up of Allow Hold public Office for Marry patricians Poor/Slaves/ Newcomers Patrons Status and influence Citizen Farmers/ traders 7/2013 Izydorczak

8 What is the Significance of the Twelve Tables?
Two codes of law studied so far? The Foundation of Roman Law Settled dispute between Patricians and Plebeians The Earliest Surviving piece of Literature coming from the Romans. Held the Society together Twelve Tables & Hammurabi's Code 7/2013 Izydorczak

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11 Punic Wars 7/2013 Izydorczak

12 Punic Wars 1st War: Rome wins and gains Sicily
2nd War: Hanibal crosses the Alps and invades Italy. He does much damage but is unable to take Rome 3rd War: Roman Politicians convince the Roman military to attack Carthage. Carthage is destroyed The people are killed or sold into slavery - Romans pour salt on the fields to make them barren 7/2013 Izydorczak

13 Republic Collapses Rome’s victory in Carthage brought conflict between the rich and poor in Rome (Civil War) Triumvirate (three leaders) formed. Civil War between three leaders Generals are popular with discontented (unhappy) citizens Julius Caesar made reforms and increased his popularity 7/2013 Izydorczak

14 Republic Collapses Julius Caesar wins civil war and becomes absolute ruler Members fear that he is becoming to powerful, kill him Augustus, Caesar’s nephew take over power 7/2013 Izydorczak

15 Octavian Augustus Roman Empire Pax Romana - Roman Peace 7/2013
Izydorczak

16 Roman Empire Pax Romana Roman Emperor Constantine converts
Christianity Impact Text/Books Laws/Codes Goals Important People Major Beliefs - Bible - Old Testament - New Testament - Golden Rule - Morality (right & wrong) - 10 Commandments - Dietary Laws (fasting, no meat on Friday) Roman Emperor Constantine converts Eventually all Roman citizens become Christians Jesus = Savior/Messiah Baptism Monotheistic Resurrection Holly Trinity (Father, son, holy spirit) Heaven Spiritual Morality Roman Empire Pax Romana - Jesus 12 Apostles/ Disciples Priests/Bishops/Pope Peter, Paul Constantine 7/2013 Izydorczak

17 Autocracy – 1 person rule Architecture - dome style
Roman Empire Pax Romana 27 BC – 476 AD Octavian Augustus Absolute Ruler Autocracy – 1 person rule Employment, good ruler, civil to his people Named his successor Downfall of the Empire: Decline of Rome Period of peace (Golden Age) Architecture - dome style Engineering roads & bridges Language – Latin Christianity emerged Next Slide 7/2013 Izydorczak

18 Political/Gov't Military Social Economic Downfall of the Empire:
Decline of Rome Oppressive gov’t loss or pop support No way to choose next emperor Strongest general became emperor Gladiators Mercenaries- Army full of hired soldiers with divided loyalties Invasions Heavy taxes high unemployment gap between rich and poor Are selfish & lazy Low morals Patriotism is down Political/Gov't Military Social Economic 7/2013 Izydorczak

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