Transcript Unit 5: Ancient Rome

Unit 5: Ancient Rome
Ch 6
 Unknown
 Artistic
 Lucius
 Fall
Origins
Culture
Tarquinius Priscus
to Rome
VIDEO LINK
Think-Pair-Share
How might Rome have been different without
the Etruscan influence?
ROMAN GODS AND RELIGION
They had may gods in many places, and constantly new ones being created.
Relationship with gods were public not personal. Purpose was to gain
benevolence from the gods to ensure the safety of their family and state.
Jupiter- King of the gods, ruled with his wife.
Juno- Goddess of the sky, Jupiter’s wife.
They’re practices were cult worships.
They do animal sacrifices and the gods
depended on perfectly accurate
observance of religious rituals.
Pantheon- Temple to all the gods. It burned
down twice. The exact age is unknown.
Emperor Hadrian rebuilt the one that is still
standing. It’s a dome shaped.
Kings to Democracy
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Etruscan kings become corrupt
Civil war breaks out: Romans vs.
Etruscans
Romans win, swear never to have a king
again
Now citizens will vote in elections
The Roman Republic
•The Romans established a republic, a government were
citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
•Citizens- all males over 15 who descended from the
original tribes if Rome.
•Patricians- Aristocrats (wealthy class) held the highest
position in government.
•Plebeians- Lower class citizens had virtually no say in the
government.
•The Roman senate was created as a 100 members
advisory group for the king.
•The Senate became the most powerful governing body
when the Kings were expelled.
•The Roman Republic survived until the fall of Rome.
Hannibal more like Hanni-COOL
haha
• Hannibal of Carthage’s
• They could not keep their
father was a general. His
hold on control, so they
son started training at age
negotciate peace. He
nine.
tries more but loses. He
drank poison and died.
• He became a commander
and led his people through • Hannibal’s war tactics
the Alps with 37 elephants.
inspired Historians to call
At first, he is successful!
him, ‘The Father of
Yay!
Strategy’.
Weakening of Republic
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Gap between rich and poor grows
Senate becomes corrupt
Plebeians revolt and cause civil war
Important people are strong military
leaders
Emperor = Years When He Ruled
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Augustus (Octavian) = 27BC – 14AD
 Tiberius = 14 – 37
 Caligula = 37 – 41
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Claudius = 41 – 54
Nero = 54 – 68
Constantine = 307 - 337
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Tiberius Twitter
• You are Tiberius and you have a Twitter account
• You’ll be in group of 3 or 4
• Tweet as if you were Tiberius in reaction to the
following events in his life:
– Becoming Emperor
• Keep it short and sweet, like how you would tweet it but
in Tiberius point of view
• Must be historically right
– Retiring to Capri
• After creating your tweets, switch your tweet with
someone in your group
• Respond to that tweet with another tweet
Questions
• How do you think of or feel about Caligula
right now?
• How is Caligula impacting your life?
• Who would you prefer to be in throne
Tiberius, Caligula, or Jemelous?
Roman Contributions
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Language (Latin)
Apian Way: road system
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Aqueducts: water transportation
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Still works, sends runoff to Tiber River
Roman Forum (all gov’t)
Concrete: waterproof
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Gave running water to all of Rome
Sewage: Cloaca Maxima
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Connected the whole empire
Built permanent piers and bridges
Architecture: arch
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Strong, less material
Colosseum - Jillian