History of the Ancient and Medieval World

The Rise of Rome

History of the Ancient and Medieval World

The Rise of Rome

Walsingham Academy

Mrs. McArthur

Room 111

Getting Started: Ancient Italy

The Glory that Would Be Rome

What images come to mind?

Page 148-149 of text:

What do these wall painting tell us about everyday life?

Virtual Tour: Visit the Vatican’s Collection of Etruscan Artifacts and Art.

See NotesView for Extra-Credit Activity: Due by email Friday: 11/13

Romulus and Remus: enduring myth of a people and place

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Early Roman DatesEarly Roman Dates

753 B.C.E Founding of Rome

509 B.C.E. Romans expel last Etruscan king

449 B.C.E. Twelve Tablets erected in Forum

367 B.C.E. Plebeians may be elected consul.

287 B.C.E. Plebian Assembly has full binding power on all Roman people

BeginningsBeginningsBased on the information provided in your

text, notes and summarized in your chart,

• What were Rome’s early geographical and cultural beginnings?

A Proud Son Speaks of his Father

1. What virtues or traits does Horace value in himself?

2. Why is he proud of his father?

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Color Transparency 25: Statue of a Roman Senator

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Roman GovernmentRoman GovernmentBased on the information provided in your

text and lecture notes;• create a picture showing the political

organization of the Roman Republic. • Be prepared to explain the hierarchy of

authority.• Do not give details of the career path of

Roman officials (infographic)• Write a very brief summarizing statement.

Roman SocietyRoman SocietyBased on the information provided in your

text, notes and summarized in your chart,

• Describe the various groups of people who comprised Roman society. What roles did they play?

Military ExpansionMilitary ExpansionBased on the information provided in your

text, notes and summarized in your chart,

• What were two reasons for Rome’s expansion across the Italian peninsula.

• What effect did its success have on Roman government and society?

Test Yourself

Key DatesKey DatesConquest of Italian Peninsula

340-338 B.C.E Romans put down revolt of Latins

Conquest of the Mediterranean

264-146 B.C.E. 3 Wars against Carthage (Punic Wars)

199-146 B.C.E. Rome conquers Greek city-states

133 B.C.E. Rome dominates Mediterranean(Tiberius Gracchus elected Tribune)

4 Key Principles4 Key Principles

• A “Just” war (Gods would not give Rome a victory for aggression.)

• Generosity toward the conquered

• “Divide and Rule”

• Tenacity: Once embarked on policy, don’t abandon it.

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Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider• Was Rome drawn into its conflicts or was

it aggressive all the time?

• What connections were there between Roman social values and military activity?

Carthago delenda est

(“Carthage must be destroyed”)

Cato the Elder, Senator

149 B.C.E.

What is the Order of the Cincinnati?

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In-Class Activity: Cause and EffectIn-Class Activity: Cause and Effect

Synthesis: Using your text and lecture notes, answerHow did Rome transform itself from Republic to Empire?

1. What is imperialism (definition/geographic) and What policies aided Rome’s expansion?

2. What strains (a) abroad and (b) at home resulted?3. What efforts emerged to address these problems?4. How did Julius Caesar embody this transformation? And what

lesson can one draw from his assassination?

5. Practice Test Question: Describe 2 positive and 2 negative ways that winning an empire affected Rome.

Roman Dominions: Late Republic

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Extra-credit

Label the graphic organizer based on The Rise of Rome (Chapter 5, Sec. 1)

Assignment 1Assignment 1•Read pages 150-151 of text:

•Identify Etruscans

•Complete questions 2-3 of Map Skills

•Answer Checkpoint question

•Complete Map Assignment

•Complete Geography Photocopy Assignment

Assignment 2Assignment 2• Read pp 151-154 of text.

• Define 8 bold, blue terms• Complete Notetaking Chart (model at bottom right

on pp. 150 if you loose your handout)

Young girl with stylus

Assignment 3Assignment 3

• Knowledge-based participation check, Sec. 1

• Read pp 155-157 of text.

• Identify 3 vocabulary words in blue

• Interactive Map Activity including questions, pp 156.

Assignment 4Assignment 4• Read pp 157-159 (top) of text. Be sure to

read all sections (biography of Caesar, with question etc.)

• Notetaking Chart• Answer the Comprehension question #4

Section 2 Assessment, pp 160

• See NotesView, slide #3 for Extra-Credit Activity: Due by email Friday: 11/13

Assignment 5Assignment 5

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A Plea for Reform

1. According to Tiberius Gracchus, what group is being unfairly treated?

2. What is unfair about their treatment?