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Romulus and Remus : Mythical Founding

Transcript of Romulus and Remus: Mythical Founding Romulus and Remus: Mythical Founding.

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Geography of Rome• Developed because

of strategic location– Midway b/w Alps

and Italy’s southern tip

– Midpoint in Mediterranean Sea

• Fertile soil • Built on seven hills

along Tiber River

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Senatus Populusque Romanus The Senate and People of Rome

• From 753 to 509BC, Rome was ruled by Kings• Kings overthrown, formed a republic

(representatives)• Power was not shared equally:–Rich citizens had more political power–Without vote: women, slaves and people born in

the provinces (conquered territory) • The Republic lasted 450 years

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The Punic WarsAs you watch the short video on the Punic

Wars between Rome and Carthage, take notes on the following details:–Major generals –Causes of the wars–Effects of the wars–Important details

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The Punic Wars–1st War—Rome wants to extend power• Naval War• Rome wins

–2nd War—Carthage wants revenge• Hannibal (C) v. Scipio (R) • Cross Alps with elephants • Carthage ALMOST wins, but doesn’t (Zama)

–3rd War—Rome wants to finish off Carthage–Overall Outcome: Rome controls all of the

Mediterranean

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Problems with Expansion• Hard to Control• Need bigger

military• Generals b/cm

powerful

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Problems at Home

• Problems in Rome– Republic is corrupt– Economy is bad– Class tensions (poor angry at rich)

• Reforms attempted– Senate is threatened– Civil War follows

• Allows for rise of powerful leader

Julius Caesar

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A Eulogy for Caesar1. Read (and highlight) the Biography & Short Story

about Caesar2. Fill in the T-Chart with facts that show good things

Caesar did and bad things he did.3. Then you will write a eulogy about Caesar from

point of view the point of view of a Roman citizen. You should decide whether you think Caesar was a good or a bad leader and include information from you T-Chart prove your point.

4. Be creative and informative! This will help make sure you understand the life, accomplishments, and faults of Caesar.

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Government Responsibility

Republic Direct Democracy