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1 THE ROMAN EMPIRE UNIT 1 – GREECE AND ROME Chapter 5 – Greece
Chapter 6 – Rome

2 ANCIENT ROME 500 B.C.– A.D. 500 CHAPTER 6 The Roman Republic
SECTION 1 The Roman Republic The Roman Empire SECTION 2 SECTION 4 The Fall of the Roman Empire SECTION 5 These are my notes for slide 2 Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

3 OBJECTIVES CORE OBJECTIVE: Analyze the impact of Ancient Rome and how it continues to impact our lives today. Objective 1.6: Describe the major events, cultural characteristics, and individuals in the Pax Romana empire. THEME: The Roman culture will have a significant impact and influence on many other world cultures.

4 THE ROMAN EMPIRE CHAPTER 6 SECTION 2
The creation of the Roman Empire transforms Roman government, society, economy, and culture

5 THE REPUBLIC COLLAPSES
Economic Turmoil Gap between rich and poor widens as Roman Republic grows Farmers, former soldiers, lose to large estates; become homeless Two tribunes, Tiberius and Gaius, try to help poor, are murdered Civil war — conflict between groups within same country begins Military Upheaval Military becomes less disciplined and disloyal Soldiers recruited from poor; show loyalty only to their generals

6 JULIUS CAESAR WRITE THIS DOWN! Consuls Two consuls were elected by the assembly Served 1 year One led the govt and the other led the military Military leader Julius Caesar elected consul in 59 B.C. Caesar, Crassus, Pompey form 1st triumvirate — a group of three rulers They rule for 10 years

7 TRIUMVIRATE WRITE THIS DOWN! Military victories in Gaul give Caesar increasing popularity and power Pompey fears Caesar’s growing power and challenges him In 50 B.C. senate orders Caesar to return home, he returns with his army and Pompey flees Caesar defeats Pompey’s armies in Greece, Asia, Spain, Egypt Caesar is named dictator for life in 44 B.C.

8 DEATH OF CAESAR Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15th) in 44 BC Murdered by his friend Brutus and other senators They opposed to Caesar’s dictatorship & wanted Rome to return to being a republic. Caesar Achievements: Granted more citizenship increased pay for soldiers Created new jobs with public workds WRITE THIS DOWN!

9 THE DEATH OF JULIUS CAESAR
The Assassination of Caesar Caesar Coroner’s Report

10 2nd TRIUMVIRATE Civil war broke out again in Rome after Caesar’s death. Caesar’s supporters win the struggle over his killers. 43 B.C., Caesar’s supporters take control; become Second Triumvirate Octavian, Mark Antony, Lepidus alliance ends in jealousy, violence Two of them took control of the empire, Octavian in the west and Antony in the east. WRITE THIS DOWN!

11 CLEOPATRA During a trip to Egypt, Julius Caesar had fallen in love with Cleopatra, the young queen of Egypt. Caesar took her with him to Rome where they had a child. After Caesar’s death, Cleopatra returned to Egypt. Mark Antony too fell in love with Cleopatra and stayed with her in Egypt. In Rome, Octavian declared war on Antony and Cleopatra In 31 B.C., Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s forces are defeated at Actium Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide. 2MP3BCLnNk

12 OCTAVIAN This ended the 3,000-year reign of the pharaohs.
Octavian accepts title of Augustus, “exalted one,” and rules Rome He also kept the title of imperator, “supreme military commander” This is where the word “emperor” is derived from WRITE THIS DOWN!

13 PAX ROMANA A Sound Government Pax Romana
WRITE THIS DOWN! A Sound Government Augustus was Rome’s ablest ruler, creates lasting system of government glorifies Rome with beautiful public buildings sets up a civil service to control the empire Pax Romana Under Augustus, Rome moves from a republic to an empire Power no longer resides with citizens, but a single ruler Rome enjoys 200 years of peace and prosperity known as Pax Romana

14 The Roman Empire was massive.
At its height, the Roman Empire completely encircled the Mediterranean Sea, extending from the Middle East to the British Isles. The empire was over 1.7 million sq. miles in size Rome’s central location in the Mediterranean made it an ideal location for building a large Mediterranean empire and international trading network.

15 BUSINESS Agriculture and Trade Slaves and Captivity
Agriculture most important industry in empire; 90% of Romans farm Common coin, denarius, makes trade within empire easier Rome has vast trading network, includes China and India Slaves and Captivity Slavery is a significant part of Roman life Some slaves become gladiators; forced to fight to death WRITE THIS DOWN!

16 ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY CHANNEL – Deconstructing the Colosseum
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17 THE ROMAN EMPIRE — Assessment
Major Roman events were held in a large stadium known as the Forum Coliseum Parthenon Nike Arena of Victory Which industry did Rome most rely on? Mining Farming Trading Exploration

18 THE ROMAN EMPIRE — Assessment
Major Roman events were held in a large stadium known as the Forum Coliseum Parthenon Nike Arena of Victory Which industry did Rome most rely on? Mining Farming Trading Exploration

19 CRASH COURSE THE ROMAN EMPIRE…OR REPUBLIC?
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