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Chapter 11 Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase 1 Establishment of Rome Legend of Romulus and Remus Rome founded by Romulus 753 B.C.E. Indo-European migrants ca. 2000 B.C.E. Bronze ca. 1800 B.C.E.; iron ca. 900 B.C.E. 2 The Etruscans Originally from Anatolia Colonized Po River valley to Naples region Society declines late sixth century B.C.E. Greek maritime attacks Celtic invasions from north 3 The Kingdom of Rome Monarchy through seventh to sixth century B.C.E. Streets, temples, public buildings Major center of trade routes 4 Establishment of the Republic 509 B.C.E., Romans overthrow last Etruscan king Roman forum built Republican constitution Executive: two consuls Senate 5 Social Conflict Patricians (aristocrats) Plebeians (commoners) Major class conflict, fifth century B.C.E. Plebeians allowed to elect tribunes for representation Rights expanded through third century B.C.E. Constitution allowed for dictators to be appointed in times of crisis 6 Expansion of the Republic Dominated Etruscans Took over iron industry fifth to fourth century B.C.E. Expansion via military threat and incentives Tax exemptions Trade privileges Citizenship 7 The Punic Wars Conflict with Carthage, 264-146 B.C.E. Three major wars over Sicilian grain supply Later conflict with declining Hellenistic empires Rome dominates Mediterranean by middle of second century B.C.E. 8 Imperial Expansion and Domestic Problems Land distribution Perennial problem Development of large plantations, latifundia Unfair competition for smaller landholders 9 Expansion of the Roman Republic to 146 B.C.E. 10 The Gracchi Brothers Tiberius and Gaius Attempted to limit land holdings of aristocrats Tiberius assassinated; Gaius executed Development of private armies made up of landless peasants Gaius Marius (with reformers) Lucius Cornelius Sulla (with aristocrats) 11 Civil War 87 B.C.E., Gaius Marius takes Rome Lucius Cornelius Sulla drives Marius out, 83 B.C.E. Reign of terror follows 12 Julius Caesar Nephew of Marius Escapes Sulla’s terror Rises in popularity Relatively young, welltimed trip abroad Public spectacles, victories in Gaul Attacks Rome 49 B.C.E. Names self dictator for life in 46 B.C.E. 13 Caesar’s Policies Centralized military, governance under personal control Redistribution of land to war veterans, other allies Major building projects reduce urban unemployment Extended citizenship to provinces Aristocrats threatened, assassinate Caesar in 44 B.C.E. 14 Caesar’s Assassination 15 Augustus Civil conflict follows death of Caesar Power belongs to Octavian Octavian defeats Mark Antony and Cleopatra Takes title of Augustus, 27 B.C.E. 16 Augustus’s Administration Monarchy disguised as a republic Increasing centralization of political, military power Stabilized empire Death in 14 C.E. 17 Expansion and Integration of Empire Roman occupation of increasingly remote areas Gaul, Germany, Britain, Spain Coordination of crop production, transport of natural resources Developed infrastructure, cities emerge 18 The Roman Empire, ca. 117 C.E. 19 Pax Romana: “Roman Peace” 27-250 C.E. Facilitated trade, communication Roadwork Curbs Drainage Flat paving stones Milestones Postal service 20 Roman Law Twelve Tables, 449 B.C.E. Adapted to diverse populations under Roman rule Innocent until proven guilty Right to challenge accusers in court 21 Commercial Agriculture and Trade Latifundia: production for export Regional specialization increases Integration of empire-wide economy “Sailing itinerary of the Red Sea” 22 The City of Rome Cash flow Massive construction projects Taxes, tribute, spoils, commerce Statuary, monumental architecture, aqueducts Technology: concrete 23 Roman Attractions Imported goods Underground sewage Circus Maximus 250,000 spectators Colosseum Gladiatorial games 24 Inside the Pantheon The Pantheon Bath in Canterbury, UK Arch of Constantine The Coliseum Inside the Coliseum Family and Society Paterfamilias: “father of the family” Right to arrange marriages, sell children into slavery Women not allowed to inherit property Enforcement inconsistent 27 Wealth and Social Change Newly rich challenge aristocracy Yet poor class increasing in size Distraction: “bread and circuses” 28 Slavery Second century C.E.: estimated at one-third of empire’s population Customary manumission at age 30 Agricultural work, quarries, mines Chain labor Revolt under Spartacus, 73 B.C.E. 29 Roman Deities Polytheistic Major gods Tutelary deities Absorption of gods from other cultures 30 Cicero and Stoicism Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.C.E.) Major orator, writer Influenced by Greek thought Proponent of Stoicism 31 Mithraism From Zoroastrian myth: god of sun, light Roman version emphasizes strength, courage, discipline Women not admitted into cult Appealed to military Cult of Isis also popular 32 Judaism in Early Rome Jewish monotheism at odds with most ancient cultures Refusal to recognize state gods Repeated Jewish rebellions Romans finally crush Jewish self-governance in Jewish War (66-70 C.E.) 33 Synagogue at Capernaum 34 The Essenes Messianic Jewish cult Baptism Ascetic lifestyle Dead Sea scrolls 35 Jesus of Nazareth Jewish teacher Moral code, reputation for miracle-working Romans fear instigation of rebellion, crucify Jesus 36 Jesus’ Early Followers Belief in Jesus’ resurrection, divine nature Title Christ: “anointed one” Teachings recorded in New Testament 37 Paul of Tarsus Extends teachings far beyond Jewish circles Traveled widely throughout the Roman empire Missionary activity 38 Early Christian Communities Local leaders: bishops Regional variation in doctrine and ritual Nature of resurrection Role of women Gradual acceptance of core texts 39 Growth of Early Christianity Roman persecution Yet dramatic expansion of Christianity Especially with dispossessed, disenfranchised classes Urban poor Women 40