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Roman Empire 500B.C- 500 A.D Mrs. Birklid Mrs. Turley Ms. Hansen Mr. Kelleher Art and Architecture: ● Roman’s were master builders ● They built roads, bridges, buildings ● Colosseum- used for entertainment ● The arch- helped to distribute weight, made many of the building feats possible Central Government: ● Began as a monarchy ● Became a Republic- power in the hands of the citizens, who have the right to vote ● Julius Caesar takes power as Emperor ○ General that had loyalty of the soldiers Cities: ● Major Cities ○ Rome, Pompeii (Modern Italy), Gades (Spain), Narbo, Massalia (France), Londinium (England) ● Homes of the wealthy in cities were elaborate with many modern conveniences (indoor plumbing) ● ¼ of the Roman Empire was made up of the urban poor Job Specialization: ● Farmers: 90% of the people of the empire were engaged in farming ○ This food would make its way to Rome for trade ● Traders: There was a vast network of trade routes that kept the empire thriving ○ Rome traded with India and China ● Soldiers: The Roman Army was responsible for the conquest of land ○ Soldiers were more loyal to the Generals than the government ● Politicians: The Senate was made up of more than 300 people with a variety of duties Public Works: ● Because of the vast land of the Roman empire an elaborate network of roads and bridges were needed for trade, military movement, etc. ● Aqueducts brought water to the cities ● Knowledge of bridge building helped the empire expand Religion: ● Early Roman Religion was polytheistic (worship of multiple gods and goddess) ● As Rome conquered new lands they would acquired the gods and goddess of those areas- this helped those people to assimilate into Roman culture ● Emperor was often worshipped as a god-like figure ● Later Roman Religion was Christian Social Class: *Education was a key part of most Romans lives Emperor Senators Wealthy Romans Traders & Farmers Generals Soldiers Urban Poor Gladiators Slaves Women Writing: ● Roman’s had a written language- Latin ● Roman literature was mostly modeled after Greek literature with similar themes ○ ○ ○ History Tragedy Comedy ● The poet Virgil spent 10 years writing Aeneid - based on the Greek poet Homer’s work ● Tacitus wrote elaborate histories of Rome Strengths: ● Writing: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Rome was able to communicate with its vast Empire because of the common written language Most every person in Rome had some sort of formal education ■ Tradesmen learned to read and write before they were taught their trade ■ Slaves that could read and write were more valuable Latin was used in Christianity Many latin words and phrases are still used today Many European languages are derived from Latin Strength: ● Job Specialization: ○ ○ ○ Rome had one of the most powerful and intimidating armies Caesar was able to build a bridge in 10 days that allowed 60,000 men to cross into Germany and when he was done exploring he tore down his bridge ■ Roman’s Army could go where they wanted, when they wanted The military conquered most of Europe and a significant amount of North Africa Strength ● Central Government: Rome had a Republic that allowed the people to vote for who they wanted to make the laws of Rome ○ This included people in all parts of the Empire ○ Their laws included ■ All people had equal treatment under the law ■ A person was innocent until proven guilty ■ People were not punished for their thoughts ○ Many modern governments model themselves after the Roman Republic ○ Works Cited You must have this page and cite information within your presentation using quotes from your sources.