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Warm - Up 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. How did the Roman Government assist the poor? What social class did Christianity attract? What did the Romans do to stop the Jewish rebellion in Judea? What emperor allowed Christianity to exist in the Roman Empire? What are two events that led to the Roman Empire’s economy weakening? What did Diocletian do to reform/change/improve the Roman Empire? What did Constantine do to reform/change/improve the Roman Empire? Bell Which Roman invention do you feel is the most significant to daily life in Rome, why? 7 minutes 6 sentences Bell Essential question How has the Roman Empire had a lasting impact into the modern day? The Roman Republic Chapter 6 Section 1 Origins of Rome The Great Myth –Romulus and Remus Geography –Tiber River –Middle of Italy –Mountainous 7 hills First Peoples First Romans –Latin's –Etruscans Metalworkers, engineers –Greeks Greek Influence Monarchy to Republic @ 600 BC King’s rule –Etruscan King Forum Architecture –Tarquin the Proud Republic –Citizens vote for leaders Power Struggle –Patricians Wealthy landowners –Plebeians Common farmers, merchants, etc.Tribunes Twelve Tables/Tablets Written code of law Hung in Forum Free citizens have a right to protection of law What makes a successful leader? In a solid paragraph write the characteristics or qualities of your perfect leader and give an example. Government in Republic Combination Government – Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy Consuls – 1 out of 10 yrs. – Ran army Dictator – Time of crisis – Absolute power – 6 mo. Rule More government…. Senate –300 members –Upper class picks –Policy makers Assembly –Free citizens –Elect consuls –Make laws Roman Army All landowning citizens Legions- 5 k Organized and skilled Rome Spreads Power Cincinnatus Conquer Italy –Full citizens –but with no vote –Allies of Rome Conquered happy lands Bell: Grab paper …fold in 4 What can happen when a country grows too fast? How can this be negative? Isn’t progress supposed to be a good thing? The Roman Republic 2 Halves 1st halfmastery of the Italian Peninsula 2nd half- Civil War- Leading to Julius Caesar Rome Continues to Conquer Mediterranean Sea – Access to riches – Large cities oppose Punic Wars – Sicily – Retaliation Hannibalelephants – Attack Carthage Scipio v. Hannibal Dominance over Mediterranean The Republic Collapses Economic Turmoil –Rich Vs. Poor 1/3 are slaves Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus- social reformersadvocates for former soldiers What do you know? 1. What is the name of the man who conquers all of Italy? 2. Who influenced Roman life by passing along their religion, government, trade, as well as culture? 3. Who were the first people to settle in Rome? 4. What is the name of the river that runs through Rome? 5. What is the name of the wealthy class in Roman society? 6. What was created to help the poor, plebeians, have protection? Civil War –Military upheaval –Loyalty to generals Not to republic Julius Caesar Rises to Power Elected to Consul Triumvirate- 3 –Caesar, Crassus and Pompey share power Conquers Gaul –Modern day France Senate orders him home Caesar Vs. Pompey The Reign of Caesar Strong leader and a genius Returns as hero Dictator for Life – Total Power – Public works projects – Military perks Senate Fearful – Assassination – In Senate An Empire is Created Another Civil War 2ND Triumvirate – Octavian, Lepidus, Mark Antony Mark Antony in Anatolia – Cleopatra – Octavian upset Yet another civil war – Octavian Vs. Mark Antony Octavian (a.k.a. Augustus) Unchallenged ruler Order/Power to Senate “Exalted one” 1ST Emperor Vast and Powerful Empire Pax Romana- 27 BC- 180 AD- 207 years of relative peace Efficient/Sound Government – Civil Service – Law Agriculture/Trade – Denarius $$$$ – Roads = trading network- Our Civil Service What jobs exist in our society that need to be done on a day to day basis to help our country run properly? The Roman World Gravitas – Discipline, strength, and loyalty City life – Crowded & noisy Slaves – Important to economy Gods/Goddesses – Similar to Greeks Let’s Purchase…. If you were to be buying a piece of property what are some qualities you would look for? Re- check What is the standard of money/currency in the Roman Empire? What is Rome’s greatest contribution to the United States? How was Rome able to govern so efficiently? What were 90% of the Romans involved in? Society Rich – Villas Poor – Tenements Government assistance – Grain – Entertainment – Holidays Let’s Ponder…. Do you feel it is the responsibility of the government to help the poor and/or homeless, why??? New Idea Emerges Rome conquers Judea –Savior will free them Jesus of Nazareth –Ministry –Good works, heaven, love Growing movement –Attracts poor Hmmm….. What evidence would you need to see in order to believe a person is your “savior”?? Jesus Visits Jerusalem Chief Jewish priest deny him –Blasphemy Pontius Pilate –Arrests & Crucifies Jesus Origins of Christianity –Greek word “messiah/savior” –Jews were 1st followers Spread of Christianity –Gospels and Paul All Eyes on Judea Jewish Rebellion-Western Wall Christian Persecution – Martyr’s A World Religion – All people, hope to powerless, people who were against Rome’s extravagances, personal relationship, and promised eternal life Constantine – Allows Christianity Theodosius 380 A.D.- official religion What do you know? 1. In what did the rich people of Rome live? 2. What was Rome’s curse or biggest problem? 3. Why did the agriculture of the Western Roman Empire begin to decrease? 4. How many holidays did the Romans have in one year? 5. Why did the Jewish people believe in and/or need a savior? 6. What does the Greek word, CHRIST, mean? 7. What is a martyr? Time to think… Is there anything that you would be willing to die for, what?? Bell What you do feel is your generations philosophy on life or education is? A Century of Crisis Pax Romana Ends – Marcus Aurelius Economy weakens – Mercenaries, Invaders, Inflation, Soil Military and Political problems – Loss of loyalty Emperors Attempt to Reform (Change) Diocletian- claimed to be descendant of the gods – Fixed prices – East- major cities, trade centers – West Constantine – Single ruler (324)- moves the capital Byzantium – Turkey – Middle of Empire Constantinople – Modeled Rome Western Empire Crumbles Internal Problems Germanic Invasions Attila the Hun Can the U.S. Fall?? What would you consider the downfall of the United States to be? Is the United States heading down a road to ruin much like the road the Romans took, why or why not? Rome Falls Western Empire Disappears Byzantine Empire – Eastern Half Greek/Roman culture survives – Development of Western Civilization Legacy of Greco-Roman Civilization Rome’s ability to govern/rule – Citizenship, technology, involvement, territory Greek influence – Art, architecture, literature, philosophy Greco-Roman culture – Classical – Sculptures, Frescos, and Mosaics Legacy of Rome Latin Language-Romance languages Master Builders –Architecture, Aqueducts, Practicality Roman Law-Basis of our legal system Rome achieves immortality –Dark Ages comes first –18th/19th century United States Legacy If the United States was to fall today, what do you feel our lasting legacy would be?