2. CHAPTER 12 LESSON 1 & 2

3.  KEY TERMS: Pax Romana, Democratic, Decline, Prosperity, amphitheaters, Conquest, Gladiator.  Identify the events and people that led to the decline of the Roman Empire.  Identify the contributions of Rome to Democratic principles.  Discuss daily life in Rome.  Introduce the rise of Christianity.

5.  Agriculture was the primary economic activity of the Empire.  Depending on where you lived, you could grow grapes, olives or grain.  In the cities, industry was important.  Some examples of produced goods were: Pottery, cloth, jewelry, glass, bronze and brass.  Rome’s economy was based on Conquest.  They were always looking to add natural recourses to the EMPIRE.

7.  Money was the same throughout the empire and paved roads made trade easier.  Ocean trade flourished as well.  Trade made many Romans wealthy, but some Romans were poor or enslaved.

9.  Some of the things Romans did for fun was horrible. They enjoyed fights between gladiators, and fights between people and animals. These bloodthirsty shows were put on in front of crowds in large arenas like the coliseum.  Visit the baths  Plays /Drama in amphitheaters.  Races at the Circus.  Chariot /Footraces

12.  What was the Pax Romana ? A period of 200 years of peace and Roman prosperity.

14.  Rome had democratic principals similar to us now in America.  It also had 3 branches of government, as we do today.  The Roman Republic had a system of Checks & Balances.

15. The Roman and American System of government Checks & Balances American System -- based on balance of powers/functions Executive Legislative Judicial President Congress Supreme Court Note: The only legitimate interest is that of the people.

16. Monarchical 2 Consuls and other magistrates The government was in charge of: Directed government and army Acted as judges Could issue edicts Acted as chief priestsAristocratic Senate The government was in charge of: Controlled state budget Could pass lawsDemocratic Assembly of Tribes Tribune The government was in charge of: Approved/rejected laws Decided on War Tribune could veto actions of magistrate Acted as final court