1. The Senate and the People of Rome World History F2 F4

2. Wars Rome fights Carthage in three “Punic Wars” –Proximity the biggest fear Rome wins all three Hannibal – Carthage’s most well known leader during second Punic War Brings soldiers and elephants from Africa through Europe

3. The Government Triumvirate – A system of government with three people sharing power Julius Caesar – Declared “Dictator” in 45 BCE –Assassinated for potentially ruling like a king Octavian (Augustus) defeats Marc Antony after Caesar’s death

4. The Life of a Roman Plebeians housing lacks windows and running water Food consists mainly of grains, vegetables and watered-down wine Wedding traditions include a ring on the left ring finger, “tying the knot”, bride wears white, cake eating, nut tossing, and torch throwing

5. The Split of Rome Constantine’s new project – A new Roman capital The new capital comes with the split of the Roman Empire –Rome – Western Roman Empire Polytheism (Multiple Gods) –Constantinople – Eastern Roman Empire Christianity (Single God)

6. The Germanic Tribes Move In The Huns, lead by Attila the Hun move in to Eastern Europe The Huns force other groups to move west and into Rome Rome is sacked (partially destroyed) throughout the 400’s CE 476 CE – Romulus Augustulus removed from power –Seen as the date when Rome falls

7. Why Did Rome Fall – The Theories Treatment of Christians Lead Poisoning Non-Romans and Non-Italians coming to power Plague Lack of technological development Couldn’t create a workable political system Moral decline

8. Pollice Verso - “With a Turned Thumb” or “Thumbs Down”