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Advantage’s of Rome’s location?
• Peninsula
• Midpoint of Mediterranean Sea
• Vast rich farmland7/2013
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In 509 B.C., Romansoverthrew the Etruscan king (tyrant)
Rome began as acity state with a monarch.
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Republic
System of Government where the people have the power to work and chooseleaders
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All ___________ have the right to vote
2 executiveconsuls
Poor/Slaves/Newcomers Patrons
Status and influence
Land-owningAristocracy
Real power of important
decisions
ClientsStrikes &Refusals
To do duty
Tribune of the people
Peoples
CitizenFarmers/traders
Hold publicOffice for
Marry patricians
Veto Lawsmade bysenate
12 StoneTablets in
forum
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What is the Significance of the Twelve Tables?
• The Foundation of Roman Law• Settled dispute between Patricians and
Plebeians• The Earliest Surviving piece of
Literature coming from the Romans.• Held the Society together7/2013
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Punic Wars• 1st War: Rome wins and gains Sicily
• 2nd War: Hanibal crosses the Alps and invades Italy. He does much damage but is unable to take Rome
• 3rd War: Roman Politicians convince the Roman military to attack Carthage.
- Carthage is destroyed- The people are killed or sold into slavery- - Romans pour salt on the fields to make them barren7/2013
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Republic Collapses
• Rome’s victory in Carthage brought conflict between the rich and poor in Rome
(Civil War)• Triumvirate (three leaders) formed.• Civil War between three leaders• Generals are popular with discontented
(unhappy) citizens • Julius Caesar made reforms and
increased his popularity7/2013
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Republic Collapses
• Julius Caesar wins civil war and becomes absolute ruler
• Members fear that he is becoming to powerful, kill him
• Augustus, Caesar’s nephew take over power
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- Bible- Old Testament- New Testament
- Golden Rule- Morality (right & wrong)
- 10 Commandments- Dietary Laws (fasting,
no meat on Friday)
- Roman Emperor Constantine converts
- Eventually all Roman citizens become Christians
- Jesus = Savior/Messiah- Baptism
- Monotheistic- Resurrection
- Holly Trinity (Father, son,holy spirit)
- Heaven- Spiritual Morality
- Jesus- 12 Apostles/
Disciples- Priests/Bishops/Pope
- Peter, Paul- Constantine7/2013
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Downfall of theEmpire:
Decline of Rome
•Oppressive gov’t loss or • pop support
• No way to choose next emperor
• Strongest general• became emperor• Gladiators
•Mercenaries- Army • full of hired
soldiers• with divided
loyalties• Invasions
• Heavy taxes• high
unemployment• gap between rich and poor
• Are selfish & lazy
• Low morals• Patriotism is
down
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