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The Senate and the People of Rome World History F2 F4 Wars • Rome fights Carthage in three “Punic Wars” – Proximity the biggest fear • Rome wins all three • Hannibal – Carthage’s most well known leader during second Punic War • Brings soldiers and elephants from Africa through Europe The Government • Triumvirate – A system of government with three people sharing power • Julius Caesar – Declared “Dictator” in 45 BCE – Assassinated for potentially ruling like a king • Octavian (Augustus) defeats Marc Antony after Caesar’s death The Life of a Roman • Plebeians housing lacks windows and running water • Food consists mainly of grains, vegetables and watered-down wine • Wedding traditions include a ring on the left ring finger, “tying the knot”, bride wears white, cake eating, nut tossing, and torch throwing The Split of Rome • Constantine’s new project – A new Roman capital • The new capital comes with the split of the Roman Empire – Rome – Western Roman Empire • Polytheism (Multiple Gods) – Constantinople – Eastern Roman Empire • Christianity (Single God) The Germanic Tribes Move In • The Huns, lead by Attila the Hun move in to Eastern Europe • The Huns force other groups to move west and into Rome • Rome is sacked (partially destroyed) throughout the 400’s CE • 476 CE – Romulus Augustulus removed from power – Seen as the date when Rome falls Why Did Rome Fall – The Theories • Treatment of Christians • Lead Poisoning • Non-Romans and Non-Italians coming to power • Plague • Lack of technological development • Couldn’t create a workable political system • Moral decline Pollice Verso - “With a Turned Thumb” or “Thumbs Down”
