Slide 1
... Introduction • Rome as bridge between Mediterranean and ancient Near East • A distinctive civilization ...
... Introduction • Rome as bridge between Mediterranean and ancient Near East • A distinctive civilization ...
The Roman Empire
... people in Roman society. 1. Slaves - lowest class, no rights, owned by other people. 2. Plebeians - free people, but had little input. ...
... people in Roman society. 1. Slaves - lowest class, no rights, owned by other people. 2. Plebeians - free people, but had little input. ...
Rome`s Beginnings
... Birth of a Republic • Etruscans ruled Rome for over 100 years (from north) • Romans rebelled against a cruel Etruscan family of rulers called the Tarquins • Started republic in 509 B.C. ...
... Birth of a Republic • Etruscans ruled Rome for over 100 years (from north) • Romans rebelled against a cruel Etruscan family of rulers called the Tarquins • Started republic in 509 B.C. ...
The Twilight of Rome
... looked for a new capital. He chose Byzantium, the gate-way for the commerce between Europe and Asia. The city was renamed Constantinople, and the court moved eastward. When Constantine died, his two sons, for the sake of a more efficient administration, divided the Empire between them. The elder liv ...
... looked for a new capital. He chose Byzantium, the gate-way for the commerce between Europe and Asia. The city was renamed Constantinople, and the court moved eastward. When Constantine died, his two sons, for the sake of a more efficient administration, divided the Empire between them. The elder liv ...
Rome Unit - Mr. Slocomb`s Wiki.
... northern Greece. Greek historian Polybius was captured and taken back to Rome. Polybius entered into the service of the Romans after befriending several high-ranking Roman officials and began writing his Histories, describing how Rome became the dominant world power. 149 BCE: Romans conquered all of ...
... northern Greece. Greek historian Polybius was captured and taken back to Rome. Polybius entered into the service of the Romans after befriending several high-ranking Roman officials and began writing his Histories, describing how Rome became the dominant world power. 149 BCE: Romans conquered all of ...
A Vast and Powerful Empire.
... Agriculture was the most important industry in the empire. All else depended on it. About 90 percent of the people were engaged in farming. Most Romans survived on the produce from their local area. Additional foodstuffs when needed and luxury items for the rich were obtained through trade. In Augus ...
... Agriculture was the most important industry in the empire. All else depended on it. About 90 percent of the people were engaged in farming. Most Romans survived on the produce from their local area. Additional foodstuffs when needed and luxury items for the rich were obtained through trade. In Augus ...
HIS 28 – Part 14
... affecting Roman ways may be of interest: “In due course, my son, I will explain what I found out in Athens about Greeks and demonstrate what advantage there may be in looking into their writings (while not taking them too seriously). They are a worthless and unruly tribe. Take this as a prophecy: wh ...
... affecting Roman ways may be of interest: “In due course, my son, I will explain what I found out in Athens about Greeks and demonstrate what advantage there may be in looking into their writings (while not taking them too seriously). They are a worthless and unruly tribe. Take this as a prophecy: wh ...
Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity
... peak of its power, along with the reasons for its future decline in power. Identify the rise of Christianity along with having an understanding of other monotheistic religions. Similarities and differences to the Greek civilization ...
... peak of its power, along with the reasons for its future decline in power. Identify the rise of Christianity along with having an understanding of other monotheistic religions. Similarities and differences to the Greek civilization ...
Roman Republic Exam wo answers
... b. They were the first written laws in Roman history c. They gave plebeians the right to vote ____ 14. Why did many Romans make being a soldier a career? (6.7.3) a. Women could become soldiers. b. The government started paying the fighting men. c. Farmers were not allowed to work as soldiers. ____ 1 ...
... b. They were the first written laws in Roman history c. They gave plebeians the right to vote ____ 14. Why did many Romans make being a soldier a career? (6.7.3) a. Women could become soldiers. b. The government started paying the fighting men. c. Farmers were not allowed to work as soldiers. ____ 1 ...
Lower Elementary – Class Notes 10
... unique way in which Roman history ended and European history began. B. Rome at its Peak: The Roots of France and Germany Revisited 1. The Roman Empire reached its greatest extent c.117 AD. This, like 476 AD, is an anchor fact of history. It tells us where to look for Rome’s “footprint” in our world. ...
... unique way in which Roman history ended and European history began. B. Rome at its Peak: The Roots of France and Germany Revisited 1. The Roman Empire reached its greatest extent c.117 AD. This, like 476 AD, is an anchor fact of history. It tells us where to look for Rome’s “footprint” in our world. ...
Rome Book Worksheet
... 12. Why did Caesar say, “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) after crossing the Rubicon River? ...
... 12. Why did Caesar say, “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) after crossing the Rubicon River? ...
Roman Society
... Activity – Read pages 91 – 95 and answer the following questions 1. Describe the early settlements of Rome 2. How did the patricians control the Roman Republic 3. Why did Marcus feel that Lucius and the other patricians had taken advantage of them? 4. What changes did Marcus and the other plebeians ...
... Activity – Read pages 91 – 95 and answer the following questions 1. Describe the early settlements of Rome 2. How did the patricians control the Roman Republic 3. Why did Marcus feel that Lucius and the other patricians had taken advantage of them? 4. What changes did Marcus and the other plebeians ...
When Rome Ruled Palestine
... as long as they promised to enforce peace and remain loyal to Rome. It was not easy to maintain peace and loyalty, however, for the population of Palestine was divided. In Judaea and Galilee, the people were mostly Jews, who fiercely upheld their ancient religion and refused to mingle with other men ...
... as long as they promised to enforce peace and remain loyal to Rome. It was not easy to maintain peace and loyalty, however, for the population of Palestine was divided. In Judaea and Galilee, the people were mostly Jews, who fiercely upheld their ancient religion and refused to mingle with other men ...
Barbarian Invaders
... Two barbarians tribes sacked the city of Rome. – For years, the Romans paid the Goths so they wouldn’t attack. When they stopped making payments, the Goths attacked Rome in 410 AD. – The Vandals are credited with destroying the city of Rome in 455 AD. (Consider how we use the words vandal and vandal ...
... Two barbarians tribes sacked the city of Rome. – For years, the Romans paid the Goths so they wouldn’t attack. When they stopped making payments, the Goths attacked Rome in 410 AD. – The Vandals are credited with destroying the city of Rome in 455 AD. (Consider how we use the words vandal and vandal ...
Name: WHist—Unit 2 Exam 1 1. Loyalty, bravery and discipline are
... 22. The Greeks were one of the first people to write about & analyze their own past in a field of study known as A. anatomy. B. medicine. C. history. D. architecture. 23. Why did the Macedonians face so little opposition when Philip set out to conquer Greece? A. Most Greeks supported a change. B. Fe ...
... 22. The Greeks were one of the first people to write about & analyze their own past in a field of study known as A. anatomy. B. medicine. C. history. D. architecture. 23. Why did the Macedonians face so little opposition when Philip set out to conquer Greece? A. Most Greeks supported a change. B. Fe ...
Ancient Rome: Learning Outcomes
... 18. Julius Caesar took control of Rome, made himself dictator for life, so the government became a dictatorship. 19. A dictator is a ruler with complete authority. 20. Punic Wars: A series of 3 wars between Rome and Carthage to control the sea trade routes in the Mediterranean ...
... 18. Julius Caesar took control of Rome, made himself dictator for life, so the government became a dictatorship. 19. A dictator is a ruler with complete authority. 20. Punic Wars: A series of 3 wars between Rome and Carthage to control the sea trade routes in the Mediterranean ...
Reasons for Rome`s Downfall
... Consuming excessive amounts of lead, which were found in their cooking utensils, plumbing, and silverware, killed off the leaders of Rome. Since only the wealthy could afford to have lead pipes bring water into their homes, their death rate was increased considerably. Also, many people suffered from ...
... Consuming excessive amounts of lead, which were found in their cooking utensils, plumbing, and silverware, killed off the leaders of Rome. Since only the wealthy could afford to have lead pipes bring water into their homes, their death rate was increased considerably. Also, many people suffered from ...
The Roman Empire
... Women played a larger role than in Greek society. Girls and boys were both taught to read and write, ...
... Women played a larger role than in Greek society. Girls and boys were both taught to read and write, ...