1. ROME

2. THEMES - ROME GEOGRAPHY RELIGION / BELIEF SYSTEM GOVERNMENT

3. Key Terms Republic Empire Emperor Christianity Augustus TermBook definition Visual representati on A form of government in which people vote for their leaders. ( Representatives) Empire Emperor First emperor of Rome Christianity

4. Rome Etruscan Kings Republic Empire

5. Rome Etruscan Kings Tarquin – last Etruscan King Ruled too harsh Romans Rebelled Etruscan Kings Will of the People Julius Cesar Representatives Laws & basic rights 3 branches of Gov. Organized Army Republic Larger Population Tension between social classes Civil War Julius Cesar - assassinated Decline of Republic Augustus – 1 st Emperor Strong government Pax Romana Aprox. 60 million people From England / Spain to Egypt & Mesopotamia Empire Internal Problems External Problems Rome Divides ( East & West ) Invasion & Conquest Fall of Rome

6. Rome

7. Geography

8. Roman Empire

9. Rome - Geography Location: City of Rome – Continent: Europe – Country: Italy – Near Tiber River Trade – Near the Apennines Mountain range Protected from harsh weather Safe from easy foreign invasion

10. Society: Religion

11. Christianity Teachings of Jesus Christ – son of God Roman province - Judea Emerged (started) during Roman era Became dominant religion Ideas of a single God Kingdom in Heaven Children of God – all Love friends & enemies Why it matters now? Still today … one of most popular & significant religions

12. Society: Culture

13. Social Division - Rank Emperor Senators Citizens Non- citizens/ slaves

14. Society - Entertainment

15. Entertainment Free for all To distract & people would not notice the problems Ex: Gladiators In the Collision

16. Roman Empire Big ( too big) Many Religions Latin – main language Roads Entertainment

17. Decline & Fall of Rome

18. Internal Problems Empire stop expanding Expenses Cost of maintaining army Lack of education Too large – difficult to distribute news Decline in agriculture Slave labor External Problems