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Slide 2 Roman Empire Clash of Romans & Christians Origins (750-150 BC) Rome developed from small village to Empire Monarchial to Republic Stable Govt. Respected Judicial System Wise Alliances w/ neighbors Mythology Romulus & Remus True Story! Slide 3 Romulus became King of the new city, which was called Rome in his honor. Slide 4 Punic Wars Long Series of Wars w/ Carthage (Phoenicians) Rome wins early Hannibal approaches w/ His Tanks! Unstoppable Force Until Slide 5 R ESULTS Rome acquired Mediterranean Empire Became more Militaristic and Bureaucratic Now had to Govern New Territories Power switches to hands of small group of men Senate! Slide 6 Slide 7 Imperial Rome Economy Lots of Slaves from territory acquisition Small farmers forced out of business Choices Join Army Be a Bum Flock to Cities Overcrowded and unemployment up Impoverished People in streets Disgruntled citizens make what? Slide 8 Slavery More slaves than any prior civilization Rural slaves known as talking stock (farm animals = dumb stock) Gladiators All were slaves Not treated the same Could gain freedom Imperial Rome Slide 9 Slide 10 Slide 11 Social Conditions The Gap (between Rich & Poor) Wealthy had running water, slaves, country villas Emphasis on leisure Recreation & Games Carpe Diem Imperial Rome Slide 12 Government Senate More concerned w/ maintaining authority than solving societys problems Sanctions murders of reformers, opponents Regarded as selfish and power hungry Were Dictators/Emperors different? Imperial Rome Slide 13 Pax Romana Augustus Ushers in Pax Romana (29 BC 180 AD) Period of Peace & Prosperity Maintained appearance of Republican govt. Republican govt finished!!! Slide 14 These are you groups if you are confused!