Transcript Unit 5: Ancient Rome

Unit 5: Ancient Rome
Ch 6
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What are the pros and cons of Romulus
starting Rome on his own after killing his
brother?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA1D9wd
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How is Roman religion similar to Greek
religion?
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How are the Etruscan's government similar to
Sumer's?
What conclusion can you make about the
Etruscan's influence in Rome?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYs2n1W
IMEk (part 1)
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
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What part of the government do you think
would become an issue and how would you
have dealt with it?
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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
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Do you think Julius Ceaser was a good and
an effective leader why? or why not?
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What conclusions can you draw about the
men who killed Julius Caesar?
http://www.history.com/videos/juliuscaesar#julius-caesar
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What words best describe Augustus?
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How did Caligula gain the throne after the
death of Tiberius?
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Why is the Great Fire of such historical
significance?
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Do you think Constantine counts as a
Christian?
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If you knew Mount Vesuvius erupted and you
were living in Pompeii would you accept
death or run for your life?
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How is the Colosseum similar to the Statue
Of Liberty?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3v3GfLn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1hZxs
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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
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