Transcript Do Now: What is the story of this picture?

Do Now: What is the story of
this picture?
Romulus and Remus
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Twins-father was the god of war (Mars)
Their uncle worried they might overthrow him so he ordered
them to be abandoned by the Tiber River
Suckled by a she-wolf, then raised by shepherds
When they discover their true origins, they kill their uncle
and claim power
They argue about where the new capital city should be;
Romulus kills Remus and names the new city after himself
(Rome)
Rome will become one of the greatest empires in the world
(heavily influenced by Greek culture)
Make some inferences-What can we learn about Romans
and their beliefs/culture from this myth?
World History (11/25)
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Do Now: For many years,
Rome was ruled by kings
like Tarquinius (right).
However, in 510 BCE the
Roman aristocracy (upper
class) revolted against the
king and overthrew him.
List at least three reasons
why the Romans might
have overthrown their
king.
Beginnings of the Roman
Republic (vowed never to
be ruled by kings again)
What is a republic?
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From the Latin res
publica (literally,
concern of the
people)
Power is held by the
people and their
representatives
Rome’s republic lasts
from 509-133 BCE
What physical space did the
Roman Republic control?
 Use
your text and
other map
resources to
complete the
outline map
 From foundation of
republic through
beginnings of
empire (509 BCE-44
CE)
Rome
What would your role be?
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overthrowing the king, Rome
developed a republic and a strong
military to meet their political needs.
 Use the text (pp. 131-132) to explain your
role in this new government
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What was your role in the republic?
What purpose did you serve?
What level of the social hierarchy (social
ladder-high or low)?
The Roman Republic
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Senators (January birthdays)
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Hint: senators were all patricians (what is this?)
Consuls (February/March birthdays)
Dictator (April)
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Cincinnatus was model-why?
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Plebeians (May/June/July/August birthdays)
Tribunes (September/October)
Soldiers (November/December)
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Share your findings with the class
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TAKE NOTES ON OTHER GROUPS’ FINDINGS!!
World History (11/26)
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Do Now: Find the people
that share your role in
the republic. Review the
three questions and be
prepared to begin our
simulation.
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What is your role (what
do you do)?
What is your purpose
(why is this needed in the
republic)?
What is your place in
society
(high/middle/low)?
Sons swearing to their father
that they will protect Rome.
If we functioned as the Roman
Republic…
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Imagine that we can bring in a musical artist to play our
next school dance. Who should we bring in to perform?
Decide as the Roman Republic would decide
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Remember your role and your purpose
What might happen to you if you don’t fulfill your role?
Do NOT yell over one another; this is NOT tolerated in our
republic
Senators-you will have the floor first to make your case
Plebeians-talk to the tribunes and let them know what you
want
Soldiers-standby in case you are called on to assist/restore
order
Dictator-standby in case you are called on to take over
Consul(s)-decide who you will hear on this topic (run the
discussion)
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Remember, you are expected to work with the senators and
tribunes
What happened?
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Write a brief response (complete sentences)
that considers the following:
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What decision was made?
Who had the most influence on this decision?
Why?
Are you happy with the result? Why or why not?
What might happen as a result of this decision?
Why?
What possible problems do you see with this
type of government?
Rome vs. Carthage
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(in
modern day
Tunisia) became
Rome’s biggest
nemesis
 What do you think
they might have
fought over?
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Discuss with a
shoulder partner
First Punic War (264-241 BCE)
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In 264 B.C., Rome decided to intervene in a dispute
on the western coast of the island of Sicily (then a
Carthaginian province) involving an attack by
soldiers from the city of Syracuse against the city of
Messina. While Carthage supported Syracuse, Rome
supported Messina, and the struggle soon exploded
into a direct conflict between the two powers, with
control of Sicily at stake.
Rome wins when they gain control of the
Mediterranean Sea
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/punicwars
Which of the following animals
almost brought Carthage to victory
in the 2nd Punic War (218-201 BCE)?
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Hannibal and his elephants
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Son of powerful general
Hamilcar Barca
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Crossed from Spain across
the Alps (using elephants)
and attacked Rome
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Father forced him to swear
an oath against Rome
Surprise attacks almost
bring Carthage victory
Used like modern day tanks
(smash and trample the
enemy lines)
Forced to retreat and
defend North Africa
Third Punic War (149-146 BCE)
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Even though Carthage
defeated twice
previously, many in
Roman senate still
consider them a threat
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Cato-ended all
speeches with
“Furthermore, it is my
opinion that Carthage
must be destroyed.”
City demolished
Earth salted
50,000 survivors sold into
slavery
Add an inference
 Add
this inference to the response you
completed earlier.
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gains complete control of the
Mediterranean after these wars. What
might be a possible future effect of the
Punic Wars on the Roman Republic? What
supports this inference (what
facts/information do you already know?)