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First Five: 3/14/17 1. 2. 3. List 3 things you learned in Social Studies while Mrs. Cullen was gone. If Mrs. Cullen could go back and teach any topic what would it be? Is there anything you like to share with Mrs. Cullen. YOU WILL TURN THIS IN TODAY!!! First Five: 3/21/17 Take out your test corrections, social studies folder, and wait quietly. We need to get started right away! Ancient Rome 6th grade Social Studies Geography 1. 2. Provided security from invasion: Alps Mountains to the north, in the Mediterranean, and peninsular shape Location good for trade and contact with other lands (which will eventually lead to them conquering their neighbors) The Etruscans lived to the north conquered early Rome They were influenced by the Greek colonies in Italy. The Tarquins A wealthy Etruscan family Established a monarchy that ruled Rome for over 100 years Rome grew wealthy and more powerful ◦ 1st temples and sewer system ◦ Possibly introduced alphabet and number system to Romans The last Etruscan king became increasingly cruel to the Roman people. The Romans rebelled and overthrew the Tarquin monarchy (509 BC). Early Republic Established a republic as their new form of government Lasts for 500 years Elected leaders ruled the city for a one year period SPQR was chiseled in public buildings, park benches, and on coins to reassure the people that the monarchy was gone. SPQR stood for ‘Senatus Populus Que Romanus’ - the Senate and the People of Rome Social Classes Society divided into 2 groups ◦ Patricians – nobles Only nobles could be elected officials ◦ Plebeians - common people Peasants, craftspeople, traders, laborers Majority of population Could NOT take part in government 494 BC – Plebeians form a council and elect their own officials. Patricians became scared Rome would fall apart unless the 2 groups could cooperate. Patricians decide to make changes to Rome’s Republic Roman Republic Tripartite Government – 3 offices that represent all groups of society, giving everyone a voice in government 1. MAGISTRATES ◦ ◦ Made up of elected officials 2 most powerful were called CONSULS Served 1 year term as both political and military leader Held power over all other officials and citizens 2. SENATE ◦ a council that advised the consuls ◦ Held office for life, all magistrates became senators after one year term over ◦ Were only patricians at first, but eventually plebeians could also serve in the Senate 3.TRIBUNES and ASSEMBLIES Tribunes -Represented the plebeians and had power of veto Assemblies – elected magistrates Served one year terms Checks and Balances Prevented any one part of the government from gaining too much power During times of emergency, Romans could elect a dictator, who had absolute power, to rule for a short period of time Government of the Roman Republic The Republic of Rome was built so that one person could not become too ____________. They created a system of Checks and Balances to keep one person, or group of people from becoming too powerful. How is the government of the United States similar to the Roman Republic? http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year7links/romans/TheRepublic.pdf Law of Twelve Tables First code of Roman laws to be written down (450 BC) ◦ Everyone would now know the laws ◦ Were recorded on 12 bronze tables and displayed in the Forum TWELVE TABLES OF LAW • • • • The Twelve Tables were the first set of written laws in Rome. • Why were these laws needed? These laws were displayed in the Forum. The laws protected both the Patricians and the Plebeians. Examine some of the laws on p. 305. The Forum Heart of the city Government buildings, temples, shops and markets (and sometimes gladiator fights) Popular meeting place for citizens to socialize and government leaders to deliver speeches Lay between two hills ◦ Palatine (where richest Romans lived) ◦ Capitoline (where grandest temples stood) Impact on US Government 1. 2. 3. Elect leaders Civic duty of citizens to participate US Constitution (written record of duties of government) 3 branches Veto power Checks and balances Vocab Review You will have a quiz over Section 1 & 2 and vocabulary on Friday. Quiz Bonus 2. A. B. C. D. What method of farming did the Woodland (Hopewell and Adena) people use because it was good economically and environmentally? (6-4.4) terrace farming slash and burn double cropping irrigation canals Check Questions In 509 B.C. Rome set up a form of government which included a leader and a lawmaking body. What is this type of government called? A. democracy B. republic C. monarchy D. theocracy 2. Which is the BEST description of plebians in Ancient Rome? A. a group of judges in the Roman Empire B. a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic C. a large but politically limited group of people D. a powerful group of nobles who were small in number 1. Late Republic By 270 BC, Rome had grown very powerful through trade and the conquest of all of Italy They began a series of wars to conquer the Mediterranean region ◦ Carthage, Northern Africa, Macedonia, Greece, Gaul, modern day Spain Punic Wars 264 – 146 BC Fiercest of wars fought Rome vs. the city of Carthage in Northern Africa Rome takes control of Sicily, Corsica, Spain, and North Africa ◦ Punic means Phoenician in Latin War breaks out 3 times 1. Carthage attacks Sicily – 264 BC ◦ After 20 years, the Romans win the island 2. Carthage attacks Rome – 218BC ◦ Led by Hannibal, who hated the Romans ◦ Hannibal is one of the most brilliant military generals from the ancient world ◦ Romans victorious 3. Rome attacks Carthage – 146 BC ◦ Romans destroyed Carthage, burning it to the ground ◦ Killed most Phoenicians, sold survivors into slavery Greece Romans conquered all of Greece by 120 BC They admired the Greeks, so they adopted Greek ideas and culture including religion, philosophy, art, literature, and education Problems in the Republic As Roman territory grew, the nobility got richer and the poor became even poorer. Violence erupts between the two, leading to rebellions and civil war. First Five: 4/5/16 1. Which group was responsible for representing the “common people?” A. B. C. D. 2. Magistrates Tribunes Dictators Consuls Who did the Romans fight during the Punic Wars? For your test: Cornell notes Vocabulary Map: ◦ Italy, Rome, Sicily, the Alps, Greece, and Carthage