Ancient Rome
... The traditional date for the founding of Rome is 509 B.C. The Romans did not want a king or a leader with too much power. Therefore they set up a new government called a republic. In a republic, officials are chosen by the people. At first, all government officials were patricians, or in the landho ...
... The traditional date for the founding of Rome is 509 B.C. The Romans did not want a king or a leader with too much power. Therefore they set up a new government called a republic. In a republic, officials are chosen by the people. At first, all government officials were patricians, or in the landho ...
The Roman Empire
... The Third Punic War (149-146 B.C.): 100 years after the 1st war, Rome essentially destroyed Carthage out of pure hate. The kingdom of Macedonia had allied with Carthage. Several years of fighting, even though Carthage had abided by treaties, led to their defeat. In 146 B.C., Rome burned the cit ...
... The Third Punic War (149-146 B.C.): 100 years after the 1st war, Rome essentially destroyed Carthage out of pure hate. The kingdom of Macedonia had allied with Carthage. Several years of fighting, even though Carthage had abided by treaties, led to their defeat. In 146 B.C., Rome burned the cit ...
The city of Rome was founded on a group of hills about fourteen
... The US government is also based on a written Constitution. The Constitution is a blue print for our government and is considered to be the highest law of the land. Roman law was written down in the Twelve Tablets. The Twelve Tablets covered important subjects such as debt, injury, marriage, and land ...
... The US government is also based on a written Constitution. The Constitution is a blue print for our government and is considered to be the highest law of the land. Roman law was written down in the Twelve Tablets. The Twelve Tablets covered important subjects such as debt, injury, marriage, and land ...
The Punic Wars
... • The Romans under Scipio attacked Carthage • Carthage surrendered and asked for peace • Paid an indemnity and lost the Spanish colonies • Rome became the only dominant power in the Med Sea ...
... • The Romans under Scipio attacked Carthage • Carthage surrendered and asked for peace • Paid an indemnity and lost the Spanish colonies • Rome became the only dominant power in the Med Sea ...
lesson 1 review
... The Chaldeans ruled after the Assyrians. They were Cyrus followed by the Persians. The first Persian king was Darius .He was known for his tolerance. He let people keep their customs. Another King, Marathon , divided the Persian Empire into provinces. He put nobles in charge of the provinces. The Pe ...
... The Chaldeans ruled after the Assyrians. They were Cyrus followed by the Persians. The first Persian king was Darius .He was known for his tolerance. He let people keep their customs. Another King, Marathon , divided the Persian Empire into provinces. He put nobles in charge of the provinces. The Pe ...
Rome and Christianity
... The result of the civil war between Caesar’s forces and the Senate’s forces was: A victory for Caesar – he became dictator for life. ...
... The result of the civil war between Caesar’s forces and the Senate’s forces was: A victory for Caesar – he became dictator for life. ...
133-27 BC - Mr. Hannigan
... the tendency was one of rebellion, suppression, and imposition of even greater financial burden. This burden was frequently made intolerable by the rapacious behavior of Roman tax collectors, who leased the tax-collecting contracts from Roman authorities and hence were known as publicani. Rebellions ...
... the tendency was one of rebellion, suppression, and imposition of even greater financial burden. This burden was frequently made intolerable by the rapacious behavior of Roman tax collectors, who leased the tax-collecting contracts from Roman authorities and hence were known as publicani. Rebellions ...
Moving Toward Empire - the best world history site
... powerful, Rome ceased to be a republic and became an empire. • An empire is a state that rules over different cultures. • Eventually, an emperor ruled Rome. E. Napp ...
... powerful, Rome ceased to be a republic and became an empire. • An empire is a state that rules over different cultures. • Eventually, an emperor ruled Rome. E. Napp ...
Moving Toward Empire - White Plains Public Schools
... powerful, Rome ceased to be a republic and became an empire. • An empire is a state that rules over different cultures. • Eventually, an emperor ruled Rome. E. Napp ...
... powerful, Rome ceased to be a republic and became an empire. • An empire is a state that rules over different cultures. • Eventually, an emperor ruled Rome. E. Napp ...
The Roman Empire and Han China: A close comparison
... Both are exposed to new religions late in the Classical Period ...
... Both are exposed to new religions late in the Classical Period ...
Greek Philosophers Greek and Roman lecture 2
... • “It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. ” • “No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune.” ...
... • “It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. ” • “No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune.” ...
The Roman Republic
... 3. ________________ They were rich landowners who controlled the Senate. They also had the most power in the Assembly. 4._________________They were the “common people” of Rome who belonged to the Assembly but had little real power in the government. 5. ________________ These people suggested laws fo ...
... 3. ________________ They were rich landowners who controlled the Senate. They also had the most power in the Assembly. 4._________________They were the “common people” of Rome who belonged to the Assembly but had little real power in the government. 5. ________________ These people suggested laws fo ...
A ER ICA ~ The borders of the Roman Empire measured some
... related to these spirits were the Lares (LAIR-eez), who were the guardian spirits of each family. After the Romans came into contact with Etruscans and Greeks, they began to think of these powerful spirits as having humanlike forms and individual personalities. They were given Roman names. Romans ho ...
... related to these spirits were the Lares (LAIR-eez), who were the guardian spirits of each family. After the Romans came into contact with Etruscans and Greeks, they began to think of these powerful spirits as having humanlike forms and individual personalities. They were given Roman names. Romans ho ...
C7S4 Mini-pack
... obstacles lay in their path—swamps, mountains, and even ravines. Construction began with engineers laying out two trenches 40 feet (12 m) apart, enabling them to analyze the composition of the subsoil. Then under the watchful eyes of supervisors, teams of soldiers dug down several feet to prepare th ...
... obstacles lay in their path—swamps, mountains, and even ravines. Construction began with engineers laying out two trenches 40 feet (12 m) apart, enabling them to analyze the composition of the subsoil. Then under the watchful eyes of supervisors, teams of soldiers dug down several feet to prepare th ...
Ancient Rome
... gods. Romans were polytheistic. Jews were monotheistic. The First Commandment said “I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.” This difference caused problems and made the Romans single out the Jews for punishment. ...
... gods. Romans were polytheistic. Jews were monotheistic. The First Commandment said “I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.” This difference caused problems and made the Romans single out the Jews for punishment. ...
The Roman Republic - EDSS Ancient Civilizations
... • Senate = rich men who advised the Consuls • Although citizens elected their own representatives, the Republic was NOT a democracy… every citizen did not have equal power • Divided into 2 classes: patricians and plebeians ...
... • Senate = rich men who advised the Consuls • Although citizens elected their own representatives, the Republic was NOT a democracy… every citizen did not have equal power • Divided into 2 classes: patricians and plebeians ...
Chapter 6 The World of the Romans
... Punic Wars cont. 3rd – 50 years later Rome totally destroys Carthage; 50,000 sold into slavery; became the province of Africa; Later Macedonia, Greece and Asia Minor made provinces Rome is master of the Mediterranean Sea ...
... Punic Wars cont. 3rd – 50 years later Rome totally destroys Carthage; 50,000 sold into slavery; became the province of Africa; Later Macedonia, Greece and Asia Minor made provinces Rome is master of the Mediterranean Sea ...
Excerpts from - Faculty Website Index
... In June of 47 B. C., Julius Caesar finally departed Egypt. As a parting gift he left the pregnant Cleopatra three Roman legions to protect her, but also to guard the interests of Rome against a woman Caesar clearly understood was as ruthless as he in her ambitions. Desperately needed in Rome to sort ...
... In June of 47 B. C., Julius Caesar finally departed Egypt. As a parting gift he left the pregnant Cleopatra three Roman legions to protect her, but also to guard the interests of Rome against a woman Caesar clearly understood was as ruthless as he in her ambitions. Desperately needed in Rome to sort ...
Discuss how invasions throughout the empire led to the fall of Rome
... language, and the arts Government: the best form of government is a republic made up of equal citizens; a republic works best if citizens participate in government Law: Roman ideas about law still exist – all people are equal under the law; we expect our judges to decide cases fairly; and we consi ...
... language, and the arts Government: the best form of government is a republic made up of equal citizens; a republic works best if citizens participate in government Law: Roman ideas about law still exist – all people are equal under the law; we expect our judges to decide cases fairly; and we consi ...
Slide 1
... senate, which is something their predecessors had failed to accomplish. All of these emperors died without passing the succession on (except Marcus Aurelius), so each of these emperors were elected by the Senate from within its own ranks. This period was the period of the greatest political stabilit ...
... senate, which is something their predecessors had failed to accomplish. All of these emperors died without passing the succession on (except Marcus Aurelius), so each of these emperors were elected by the Senate from within its own ranks. This period was the period of the greatest political stabilit ...
The Roman Republic
... opened the Army to everyone – provided jobs – loyalty was to the general that hired them, not Rome. Lucius Cornelius Sulla – opposed Marius – Marched on Rome (civil war) – named self Dictator – increased size of the Senate – made general move from one command to another yearly. Video Summary Wat ...
... opened the Army to everyone – provided jobs – loyalty was to the general that hired them, not Rome. Lucius Cornelius Sulla – opposed Marius – Marched on Rome (civil war) – named self Dictator – increased size of the Senate – made general move from one command to another yearly. Video Summary Wat ...
anglo-saxon england
... sacrificial rites. The Celts were Pagans and their religion was known as “animism,” a Latin word for “spirit.” Celts saw spirits everywhere. ...
... sacrificial rites. The Celts were Pagans and their religion was known as “animism,” a Latin word for “spirit.” Celts saw spirits everywhere. ...