1. Bellringer Special double Bellringer! 1.What were the three benefits of Rome’s location? 2.Fill in the map

2. Agenda 1.Geography 2.Founding of Rome 3.Early Influences

3. Objectives Students will be able to… 1. Describe Roman mythology and the early influences on Roman culture.

4. Geography Quiz You’ll be taking it…now! Clear your desks except for something to write with.

5. The Founding of Rome

6. Aeneid Preview

7. Founding of Rome Read the story about Romulus and Remus, answer the questions

8. Summary! Romulus and Remus were twin sons of Mars, rescued by a wolf and raised by a shepherd. In a fight over where to build a city, Romulus killed Remus and built Rome on a hill, named after himself.

9. Summary! Aeneas flees Troy and is destined to found a new city in Italy. After several false starts, including a stay in Carthage, the Trojans found their city in Latium. However, they soon go to war with the Latins, but are victorious with their allies.

10. Rome’s Neighbors

11. Early Italians Greeks – Colonies in Italy – Brought grapes and olives Romans borrowed their mythology and some cultural elements Etruscans – Natives – Skilled engineers Ruled Rome from 600 BC to 509 BC Influenced Roman architecture and culture Latins – Nomads who settled in Italy near the Tiber – First to live in Rome Latins  Latin language

12. Lessons from the Etruscans

13. Etruscan Architecture

14. Arches Keystone

15. Etruscan Engineering

16. Etruscan Government

17. Etruscan Metalworking

18. Etruscan Mysticism

19. Etruscan Sculpture

20. Etruscan Sporting Events

21. Arches and Columns

22. Lessons from the Greeks

23. Greek Coinage

24. Greek Monumental Building

25. Greek Mythology

26. Greek Philosophy

27. Greek Pottery

28. Greek Science

29. Roman Mythology Directions: Listen to the stories of the Roman Gods, and match them with the Greek gods on your chart!

30. Jupiter King of the gods Eagle was his messenger Weapon: Thunderbolt Greek God: Zeus

31. Juno Wife of Jupiter Goddess of women and marriage Greek God: Hera

32. Neptune Neptune was the god of the sea. He carried a trident, which had three prongs. He rode a dolphin or a horse. When the sea is rough enough to show white tops to the waves, these are called sea horses. On the right, the back half of the seahorse is a fish. Greek God: Poseidon

33. Mars God of War He was the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. Greek God: Ares

34. Venus Goddess of Love Daughter of Jupiter Greek God: Aphrodite

35. Cupid Cupid was the mischievous little god of love. His weapon was a bow, and anyone hit by one of his arrows fell madly in love. Greek God: Eros

36. Pluto Pluto was the god of the Dead. Romans were afraid to say Pluto's real name because they were afraid he might notice them and they would die. Greek God: Hades

37. Apollo Apollo was the god of the sun. Each day he drove his chariot of fiery horses across the sky to give light to the world. Greek God: Apollo!

38. Mercury Mercury was the god of travelers. He had a winged hat and sandals, so he could fly. He carried a staff which also has wings and two snakes winding round it. Greek God: Hermes

39. Bacchus Bacchus was the god of wine. Bacchus was also the god of the theatre, since the first plays in Greece were performed in his honor. Greek God: Dionysos

40. Proserpine Pluto fell in love with her and carried her off to the Underworld. Greek God: Persephone

42. Solar System Sun—Apollo Moon—Diana Mercury—Mercury Venus—Venus Mars—God of War Jupiter—Jupiter Saturn—Saturn

43. Roman Numbers