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The Rise of Rome Chapter Introduction Section 1 Rome’s Beginning Section 2 The Roman Republic Section 3 The Fall of the Republic Section 4 The Early Empire Reading Review Chapter Assessment Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slides. The Rise of Rome Chapter Objectives • Explain how Rome became a republic. • Describe how Rome gained control of the Mediterranean region. • Explain how the failure of the republic led to the creation of a Roman Empire. • Relate how military and political reforms made Rome rich and prosperous. The Rise of Rome Rome’s Beginnings Get Ready to Read Section Overview This section describes the beginnings of Rome, the founding of the republic, and early conquests. Rome’s Beginnings Get Ready to Read (cont.) Focusing on the Main Ideas • Geography played an important role in the rise of Roman civilization. • The Romans created a republic and conquered Italy. By treating people fairly, they built Rome from a small city into a great power. Rome’s Beginnings Get Ready to Read (cont.) Locating Places • Sicily (SIH·suh·lee) • Apennines (A·puh·NYNZ) • Latium (LAY·shee·uhm) • Tiber River (TY·buhr) • Etruria (ih·TRUR·ee·uh) Rome’s Beginnings Get Ready to Read (cont.) Meeting People • Romulus (RAHM·yuh·luhs) • Remus (REE·muhs) • Aeneas (ih·NEE·uhs) • Latins (LA·tuhnz) • Etruscans (ih·TRUHS·kuhnz) • Tarquins (TAHR·kwihnz) Rome’s Beginnings Get Ready to Read (cont.) Building Your Vocabulary • republic (rih·PUH·blihk) • legion (LEE·juhn) Reading Strategy Summarizing Information Use a diagram like the one on page 262 of your textbook to show how the Etruscans affected the development of Rome. Rome’s Beginnings The Origins of Rome • Italy is a boot-shaped country in the Mediterranean. • The toe of the boot points toward the island of Sicily. • The Alps are mountains at Italy’s northern border, and the Apennines is a mountain range that extends through Italy from north to south. • Italy’s terrain was easier to farm than the terrain of Greece, so Italy could support more people. (pages 263–265) Rome’s Beginnings The Origins of Rome (cont.) • The Latins built the city of Rome on the plain of Latium. • Rome was located in central Italy on the Tiber River. • Two stories tell about Rome’s beginning: the legend of Remus and Romulus and the tale of Aeneas and his Trojan followers. (pages 263–265) Rome’s Beginnings The Origins of Rome (cont.) • The Greeks and the Etruscans influenced the Roman way of life. • The Etruscans were skilled metal workers who helped shape Roman civilization. • The Etruscan army was the model for the Roman army. (pages 263–265) Rome’s Beginnings How did the Greeks influence the Romans? The Greeks taught the Romans how to grow grapes and olives. They also taught the Romans their alphabet. Roman architecture, sculpture, and literature was also modeled after the Greeks. Rome’s Beginnings The Birth of a Republic • The Tarquins were leaders of the Etruscan-ruled Rome. • After 100 years under the Tarquins, the Romans rebelled against Etruscan rulers. • The Romans established a republic. • In a republic, the leader is not a king or queen but someone voted into office by citizens. (pages 265–267) Rome’s Beginnings The Birth of a Republic (cont.) • Rome had a large, powerful army made up of excellent, disciplined soldiers. • Roads connected all of Rome’s military settlements. (pages 265–267) Rome’s Beginnings The Birth of a Republic (cont.) • The Roman Confederation gave full citizenship to some people, who could vote and serve in government. • Romans gave others the status of allies, which meant they could rule their own local affairs. (pages 265–267) Rome’s Beginnings What was the benefit of organizing soldiers into legions? Smaller bands of troops were easier to maneuver than one large army. Rome’s Beginnings Where did the Greeks live in Italy, and how did they influence Roman civilization? Greeks colonized southern Italy and Sicily. They passed on farming methods, sculpture, literature, and an alphabet. Rome’s Beginnings Describe the two legends that tell of the founding of Rome. Then describe how and when Rome was actually founded. The legend of Romulus and Remus and the Aeneas story. Rome was probably founded by Latins in c. 700s B.C. Rome’s Beginnings Summarize Describe the Roman conquest of Italy. Rome defeated remaining Latins and then Etruscans and Greeks. Rome’s Beginnings Compare and Contrast How did geography affect the development of civilization in Greece and Italy? Italy is less rugged than Greece, so people are not separated from each other. Italy’s better farmland supports more people. Rome’s Beginnings Expository Writing Write a short essay discussing the reasons Rome was so successful in its conquest of Italy. Answers will vary. Rome’s Beginnings Identify the rights held by Roman citizens. The Roman Republic Get Ready to Read Section Overview This section describes the Roman Republic’s political development and the defeat of Carthage. The Roman Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Focusing on the Main Ideas • Rome’s republic was shaped by a struggle between wealthy landowners and regular citizens as it gradually expanded the right to vote. • Rome slowly destroyed the Carthaginian Empire and took control of the entire Mediterranean region. The Roman Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Locating Places • Carthage (KAHR·thihj) • Cannae (KA·nee) • Zama (ZAY·muh) Meeting People • Cincinnatus (SIHN·suh·NA·tuhs) • Hannibal (HA·nuh·buhl) • Scipio (SIH·pee·OH) The Roman Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Building Your Vocabulary • patrician (puh·TRIH·shuhn) • plebeian (plih·BEE·uhn) • consul (KAHN·suhl) • veto (VEE·toh) • praetor (PREE·tuhr) • dictator (DIHK·TAY·tuhr) The Roman Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Reading Strategy Categorizing Information Create a chart like the one on page 268 of your textbook. List the government officials and legislative bodies of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic Rome’s Government • Patricians and plebeians were the two classes of people in Rome. • Top government officials were called consuls. • Another important group of officials were the praetors. • The Senate was the most important lawmaking body. (pages 269–273) The Roman Republic Rome’s Government (cont.) • Another important legislative body was the Assembly of Centuries. • Plebeians challenged the class system by going on strike. • The Romans then allowed the plebeians to set up their own legislative group called the Council of the Plebes. • Today, a dictator is an oppressive ruler. (pages 269–273) The Roman Republic Rome’s Government (cont.) • In the Roman Republic, a dictator was a person who served the people and ruled temporarily during emergencies. • Cincinnatus, the best-known early Roman dictator, led an army of men to defeat a powerful enemy. • The Twelve Tables were Rome’s first code of laws. • They were the basis of all future Roman laws. (pages 269–273) The Roman Republic Rome’s Government (cont.) • The Law of Nations was created to address issues of conquered peoples. • The rule of law is the idea that laws should apply to everyone equally. (pages 269–273) The Roman Republic How are modern dictators different from the Roman dictators? Roman dictators were appointed by the Senate in times of great danger. When the danger was over, the dictators gave up their power. Modern dictators often seize power, frequently using military force. They do not often give up their power voluntarily, instead ruling until they are removed from office by force. The Roman Republic Rome Expands • Carthage, a state on the coast of North Africa, was a powerful enemy of Rome. • The First Punic War began as a dispute between Rome and Carthage over the island of Sicily. • The war continued for 20 years before Rome won. • The Second Punic War began after Carthage expanded into Spain. (pages 274–276) The Roman Republic Rome Expands (cont.) • Rome helped the people of Spain rebel. • Hannibal was a great Carthaginian general who fought in the Second Punic War. • At the Battle of Cannae, Hannibal’s forces overpowered the Romans. • The Roman general Scipio led his forces to defeat the Carthaginians at the Battle of Zama. (pages 274–276) The Roman Republic Rome Expands (cont.) • Rome destroyed Carthage in the Third Punic War. • Rome also took all of Greece and Macedonia and parts of Africa during the Punic Wars. (pages 274–276) The Roman Republic Why did Rome create a navy? Carthage was a great sea power. To beat the Carthaginians, the Romans had to build a great naval fleet. The Roman Republic Who were the top government officials in the Roman Republic, and what were their duties? Consuls were the top government officials, praetors, tribunes. Consuls headed armies and ran the state. Praetors served as judges, and tribunes represented the plebeians. The Roman Republic What does mare nostrum mean, and why did the Romans use the term? It means “our sea.” The Romans controlled the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Republic Geography Skills Where was Carthage located, and why did it compete with Rome? Carthage was located on the coast of North Africa and was a trading rival of Rome. The Roman Republic Summarize What other conquests did Rome carry out during the period of the Punic Wars? Rome conquered Macedonia, Greece, and Asia Minor. The Roman Republic Evaluate Why do you think the legacy of Roman law is considered so important? Roman law led to the principles that law protects citizens’ rights, that a person is innocent until proven guilty, and that a judge must look at evidence carefully before making a decision. The Roman Republic Persuasive Writing Write a speech demanding equal rights for plebeians in the early republic. Answers will vary but should be based on the text. The Roman Republic Summarize the expansion of the Roman Empire. The Fall of the Republic Get Ready to Read Section Overview This section describes the events that led to the end of the Roman Republic. The Fall of the Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Focusing on the Main Ideas • The use of enslaved labor hurt farmers, increased poverty and corruption, and brought the army into politics. • Military hero Julius Caesar seized power and made reforms. • The Roman Republic, weakened by civil wars, became an empire under Augustus. The Fall of the Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Locating Places • Rubicon (ROO·bih·KAHN) • Actium (AK·shee·uhm) Meeting People • • • • • Julius Caesar (jool·yuhs SEE·zuhr) Octavian (ahk·TAY·vee·uhn) Antony (AN·tuh·nee) Cicero (SIH·suh·ROH) Augustus (aw·GUHS·tuhs) The Fall of the Republic Get Ready to Read (cont.) Building Your Vocabulary • latifundia (LA·tuh·FUHN·dee·uh) • triumvirate (try·UHM·vuh·ruht) Reading Strategy Finding the Main Idea Complete a chart like the one on page 277 of your textbook to identify the main ideas of Section 3 and supporting details. The Fall of the Republic Trouble in the Republic • The gap between the rich patricians and the poor plebeians grew, and farmers especially suffered. • Latifunda were large farming estates created when wealthy Romans bought small farms. • Farmers whose land had been bought traveled to cities to try to find jobs. (pages 278–279) The Fall of the Republic Trouble in the Republic (cont.) • Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were two wealthy brothers who tried to reform government. They were killed. • Marius, a former military leader, was appointed counsel and promised land to poor men if they became soldiers. • Sulla drove Marius out of Rome, declared himself dictator, and spent three years reforming government before resigning from office. (pages 278–279) The Fall of the Republic What happened after Sulla stepped down from office? Men who saw Sulla gain power by using an army decided to follow the same path, and civil wars broke out. The Fall of the Republic Julius Caesar • A triumvirate is a political alliance of three people. • Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a triumvirate after Sulla left office. (pages 280–281) The Fall of the Republic Julius Caesar (cont.) • Julius Caesar marched on Rome and defeated Pompey’s forces after Crassus died in battle. • Caesar declared himself dictator of Rome for life and made many changes to Rome. • The Julian calendar was created during Caesar’s rule. (pages 280–281) The Fall of the Republic Julius Caesar (cont.) • This calendar was changed slightly in A.D. 1582, but is basically still in use today. • Caesar had many enemies as well as supporters. • His enemies plotted to kill him and succeeded on March 15, called the “Ides of March.” (pages 280–281) The Fall of the Republic What is the origin of the phrase “crossing the Rubicon” and what does it mean? The phrase refers to Caesar’s return to Italy. By crossing the Rubicon, Caesar knew he would begin a civil war and that he would either be victorious or be destroyed. Today it means passing a point of no return. The Fall of the Republic Rome Becomes an Empire • Octavian was Caesar’s grandnephew, who had inherited Caesar’s wealth. • Antony and Lepidus were two of Caesar’s top generals. • Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate, although the triumvirate began to quarrel immediately. • Antony fell in love with Cleopatra VII and formed an alliance with her. (pages 282–283) The Fall of the Republic Rome Becomes an Empire (cont.) • Octavian declared war on Antony to keep him from taking over the republic. • Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra’s forces at the Battle of Actium. (pages 282–283) The Fall of the Republic Rome Becomes an Empire (cont.) • Cicero was a political leader, writer, and public speaker who favored representative government and supported Octavian. • Octavian restored the republic with some reforms and took the title Augustus, meaning “revered one.” • This began the Roman Empire. (pages 282–283) The Fall of the Republic How was Octavian like Caesar? How was he different? Like Caesar, Octavian declared himself ruler for life. However, he also knew that many people favored a republic. Octavian reformed government so that a Senate with limited power existed while he remained in charge. The Fall of the Republic What is a triumvirate? a political alliance of three people The Fall of the Republic Who was Cicero, and how did he influence the writers of the United States Constitution? Cicero was a political leader whose ideas on a representative government with limited powers influenced the U.S. Constitution. The Fall of the Republic Summarize What reforms did the Gracchus brothers suggest? The Gracchus brothers wanted the government to take back public land and give it to landless farmers. Landholding senators opposed their proposals. The Fall of the Republic Analyze What was the “bread and circuses” policy, and how did Roman politicians benefit from it? The “bread and circuses” policy was the use of cheap food and free entertainment to win support from the poor. The Fall of the Republic Analyze What reforms did Julius Caesar put in place that increased his popularity with poor and working-class Romans? Caesar provided land for the poor and created new jobs. He also ordered landholders to hire more free workers. The Fall of the Republic Persuasive Writing Imagine you are a Roman citizen. Decide whether you would have been for or against Julius Caesar’s rise to power and his reforms. Then write a newspaper editorial explaining your views. Be sure to include facts to support your opinions. Your editorial should include facts to support your opinions. The Fall of the Republic Describe the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. The Early Empire Get Ready to Read Section Overview This section describes the expansion and contributions of the Roman Empire. The Early Empire Get Ready to Read (cont.) Focusing on the Main Ideas • By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government, Augustus created a new era of prosperity. • Rome’s system of roads, aqueducts, ports, and common currency made the empire rich and prosperous. The Early Empire Get Ready to Read (cont.) Locating Places • Rhine River (RYN) • Danube River (DAN·YOOB) • Puteoli (pyu·TEE·uh·LY) • Ostia (AHS·tee·uh) Meeting People • Caligula (kuh·LIH·gyuh·luh) • Nero (NEE·roh) • Hadrian (HAY·dree·uhn) The Early Empire Get Ready to Read (cont.) Building Your Vocabulary • Pax Romana (pahks roh·MAH·nah) • aqueduct (A·kwuh·DUHKT) • currency (KUHR·uhn·see) Reading Strategy Cause and Effect Use a chart like the one on page 286 of your textbook to show the changes Augustus made in the Roman Empire and the effect of each change. The Early Empire The Emperor Augustus • The Pax Romana is the long era of peace that began with Augustus. • Augustus built a permanent, professional army and created a special guard called the Praetorian Guard, who guarded him. • Augustus restored Rome’s splendor and fed the hungry poor of Rome with imported grain. (pages 287–288) The Early Empire The Emperor Augustus (cont.) • Augustus appointed a proconsul, or governor, for each province, replacing politicians appointed by the Senate. • Augustus reformed the tax system by making tax collectors permanent workers, and he reformed the legal system by creating a set of laws for people who were not citizens. • The Julio-Claudian emperors were the rulers who followed Augustus: Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. (pages 287–288) The Early Empire The Emperor Augustus (cont.) • Caligula and Nero were cruel leaders, and Tiberius and Claudius were competent rulers. (pages 287–288) The Early Empire What lands did Augustus conquer during his reign? Augustus’s army conquered Spain, Gaul, and lands today known as Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. The Early Empire Unity and Prosperity • Vespasian restored order to Rome after the chaos following Nero’s death. • The Jewish temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by Vespasian’s armies in the effort to put down a Jewish rebellion. • Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii in A.D. 79. • The rulers known as the good emperors were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. (pages 290–294) The Early Empire Unity and Prosperity (cont.) • The Roman Empire flourished under their rule. • Aqueducts are human-made water channels for carrying water long distances. • They were created during the prosperous times of the good emperors. • The Roman Empire became one of the largest empires in history during the reign of the good emperors. (pages 290–294) The Early Empire Unity and Prosperity (cont.) • The different people of the Roman Empire were united by Roman law, Roman rule, and their shared identity as Romans. • Most people were farmers who grew olives, grapes, and grain. • Other people were artisans who traded with others inside and outside the Roman Empire. (pages 290–294) The Early Empire Unity and Prosperity (cont.) • Roads and currency—a system of money—were important to the prosperous trade that developed. • A gap existed between rich merchants, shopkeepers, and skilled workers and poor farmers and city dwellers. (pages 290–294) The Early Empire Why were aqueducts important? The aqueducts were the source of water for most people in Rome. The Early Empire What was the Pax Romana? a period of peace and prosperity lasting 200 years The Early Empire What products came from the farms of Italy, Gaul, and Spain? grapes and olives The Early Empire Sequencing Information Describe the sequence of emperors who ruled Rome, from Augustus through the “Good Emperors.” Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Vespasian, Titus, Domitian, Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius The Early Empire Analyze Why was Rome’s creation of a common currency important? A common Roman currency advanced trade throughout the empire. The Early Empire Evaluate Who do you think was a more important leader, Julius Caesar or Augustus? Explain. Answers will vary. You may note that Julius Caesar conquered new territories. Augustus became the first emperor and carried out many improvements. The Early Empire Creative Writing Write a short play in which several Roman citizens discuss one of the emperors mentioned in this section and his accomplishments. Plays should note accomplishments based on the text. The Early Empire Discuss the influence of geography and the sea on Roman trade. The Rise of Rome Section 1: Rome’s Beginnings Focusing on the Main Ideas • Geography played an important role in the rise of Roman civilization. • The Romans created a republic and conquered Italy. By treating people fairly, they built Rome from a small city into a great power. The Rise of Rome Section 2: The Roman Republic Focusing on the Main Ideas • Rome’s republic was shaped by a struggle between wealthy landowners and regular citizens as it gradually expanded the right to vote. • Rome slowly destroyed the Carthaginian Empire and took control of the entire Mediterranean region. The Rise of Rome Section 3: The Fall of the Republic Focusing on the Main Ideas • The use of enslaved labor hurt farmers, increased poverty and corruption, and brought the army into politics. • Military hero Julius Caesar seized power and made reforms. • The Roman Republic, weakened by civil wars, became an empire under Augustus. The Rise of Rome Section 4: The Early Empire Focusing on the Main Ideas • By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government, Augustus created a new era of prosperity. • Rome’s system of roads, aqueducts, ports, and common currency made the empire rich and prosperous. The Rise of Rome Review Vocabulary Define Match the vocabulary words with the definitions. __ D 1. A ___ is a form of government in which the citizens choose their leader. __ B 2. ___ included artisans and shopkeepers. __ C 3. The judge in a Roman court case was a ___ . __ A 4. In early Rome, the role of ___ lasted only until a crisis had passed. A. B. C. D. E. F. dictator plebeians praetor republic latifundia aqueduct The Rise of Rome Review Vocabulary Define Match the vocabulary words with the definitions. __ E 5. Large farming estates that used enslaved people to tend crops were called ___ . __ F 6. A(n) ___ was a humanmade channel for carrying water. A. B. C. D. E. F. dictator plebeians praetor republic latifundia aqueduct The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 1 Rome’s Beginnings Describe the role geography played in the rise of Roman civilization. Rome grew because it was centrally located on the Italian peninsula, near the Mediterranean Sea. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 1 Rome’s Beginnings How did treating people fairly help Rome to increase its power? Treating conquered people fairly inspired loyalty to the Roman government. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 2 Roman Republic How did the roles of patricians and plebeians differ in Roman society? Patricians were the upper class and plebeians were the lower class. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 2 Roman Republic Explain how Rome gradually defeated the Carthaginians. Rome developed a navy and eventually attacked Carthage. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 3 The Fall of the Republic How did slavery weaken the Roman Republic? Slaves began to work the farms and forced farmers out of business. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 3 The Fall of the Republic How did Augustus change the Roman Republic? He replaced it with an empire. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 4 The Early Empire Was Augustus a successful ruler? Why? Yes. List Augustus’s accomplishments. The Rise of Rome Review Main Ideas Section 4 The Early Empire How did the Roman Empire change during the Pax Romana? It grew larger and wealthier. The Rise of Rome Compare In the chapter, Cincinnatus is compared to George Washington. Think of another person or character who is similar to Cincinnatus. Explain how they are similar. Answers will vary. The Rise of Rome Explain Why did Caesar fight Pompey? Answers will vary. The Rise of Rome Predict What do you think would have happened if Hadrian had tried to further expand the Roman Empire? Answers will vary, but you should note the fact that the empire had become so large that it was hard to defend. Explore online information about the topics introduced in this chapter. Click on the Connect button to launch your browser and go to the Journey Across Time Web site. Click on Chapter 8-Chapter Overviews to preview information about this chapter. When you finish exploring, exit the browser program to return to this presentation. If you experience difficulty connecting to the Web site, manually launch your Web browser and go to http://www.jat.glencoe.com Maps Italy 500 B.C. Growth of the Roman Republic 500–146 B.C. The Punic Wars 264–146 B.C. The Roman Empire: Trade and Expansion Charts The Julio-Claudian Emperors The “Good Emperors” of the Pax Romana Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slides. Click the map to view an interactive version. Click the map to view an interactive version. Click the map to view an interactive version. Rome’s Beginnings At the height of their rule, the Etruscans had established three major cities: Cere, Tarquinia, and Vulci. Etruscan cities and culture were taken over by the Romans. The Roman Republic After the Second Punic War, Hannibal fled to lands of foreign kings to evade the Romans. The Romans twice demanded Hannibal be turned over to them. Hannibal finally committed suicide rather surrender to the Romans. The Fall of the Republic Julius Caesar was born to a patrician family. According to myth, Julius’ ancestor was the goddess Venus. The Early Empire The first fire brigade, or fire department, was created by Augustus. Reading Social Studies Learn It! Note Taking Did you know that when you take notes, you remember more than three-fourths of the information you recorded? That is why it is important to learn to take careful notes as you are reading. Read the paragraph from Section 3 on the following slide. Reading Social Studies Trouble in the Republic Rome’s armies were victorious wherever they went. Yet problems were building at home. Dishonest officials stole money, and the gap between rich and poor was growing. Thousands of farmers faced ruin, and the cities were becoming overcrowded and dangerous. Here is one method of note taking for the above paragraph. Main Topic —from page 278 Important Details Republic’s Problems 1. dishonest officials 2. gap between rich and poor 3. farmers faced ruin 4. cities overcrowded Reading Social Studies Practice It! Make a T-Chart Read the first few pages of Section 2 in Chapter 8 of your textbook, and use this T-chart as a guide to help you practice taking notes. Main Topic Important Details Rome’s government 1. 2. Social groups in Rome 1. 2. Roman law 1. 2. The Rise of Rome Introduction Rome’s Beginnings The Roman Republic The Fall of the Republic The Early Empire The Aeneid A Roman Triumph Cicero Calls for War Focus on Everyday Life Roman Dinner Parties Before Rome became a powerful empire, Romans ate simple meals of porridge, dried vegetables, and greens. People rarely ate meat or seafood. After Rome’s conquests, the dining habits of wealthy Romans changed. Newly rich Romans showed off their wealth with expensive feasts that included exotic foods and lively entertainment for their guests. At Roman dinner parties, guests reclined on couches. The enslaved servants served the food, which would be carried into the banquet room on great silver platters. Roman dishes might include boiled stingray garnished with hot raisins; boiled crane with turnips; or roast flamingo cooked with dates, onions, honey, and wine. Connecting to the Past 1. Whose eating habits changed after Rome became wealthy and powerful? the newly rich Romans 2. Describe how their eating habits changed. Wealthy Romans ate costly feasts and entertained guests while reclining on couches. Science and Inventions Roman Aqueducts Transporting water is a complex problem. Roman engineers solved it by building aqueducts. Roman aqueducts carried water across a valley or hillside using gravity, aboveground stone arches, and underground pipes made of stone or clay. Between 312 B.C. and A.D. 226, 11 aqueducts were built to bring water to Rome from as far away as 57 miles. Once the water made it to Rome, it was held in collecting tanks. Most people gathered water from these public tanks. Only the rich and high ranking officials had private water tanks in their homes. Many Roman aqueducts still stand and are used today. Engineers in ancient Persia, India, and Egypt built similar water systems hundreds of years before the Romans. 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