Transcript Bellringer
Bellringer • Special double Bellringer! 1. What were the three benefits of Rome’s location? 2. Fill in the map Agenda 1. Geography 2. Founding of Rome 3. Early Influences Objectives Students will be able to… 1. Describe Roman mythology and the early influences on Roman culture. Geography Quiz • You’ll be taking it…now! • Clear your desks except for something to write with. The Founding of Rome Aeneid Preview Founding of Rome • Read the story about Romulus and Remus, answer the questions Summary! • Romulus and Remus were twin sons of Mars, rescued by a wolf and raised by a shepherd. In a fight over where to build a city, Romulus killed Remus and built Rome on a hill, named after himself. Summary! • Aeneas flees Troy and is destined to found a new city in Italy. After several false starts, including a stay in Carthage, the Trojans found their city in Latium. However, they soon go to war with the Latins, but are victorious with their allies. Rome’s Neighbors Early Italians • Latins Greeks Etruscans – Nomads Colonies who Natives in Italy settled in near the Tiber – Italy Brought Skilled engineers grapes and – First olives to live in Rome • Ruled Rome from their • Romans Latins Latin language 600 BC toborrowed 509 BC some • mythology Influenced and Roman cultural elements architecture and culture Lessons from the Etruscans Etruscan Architecture Keystone Arches Etruscan Engineering Etruscan Government Etruscan Metalworking Etruscan Mysticism Etruscan Sculpture Etruscan Sporting Events Arches and Columns Lessons from the Greeks Greek Coinage Greek Monumental Building Greek Mythology Greek Philosophy Greek Pottery Greek Science Roman Mythology Directions: Listen to the stories of the Roman Gods, and match them with the Greek gods on your chart! Jupiter • King of the gods • Eagle was his messenger • Weapon: Thunderbolt Greek God: Zeus Juno • Wife of Jupiter • Goddess of women and marriage Greek God: Hera Neptune • Neptune was the god of the sea. • He carried a trident, which had three prongs. • He rode a dolphin or a horse. • When the sea is rough enough to show white tops to the waves, these are called sea horses. On the right, the back half of the seahorse is a fish. Greek God: Poseidon Mars • God of War • He was the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. Greek God: Ares Venus • Goddess of Love • Daughter of Jupiter Greek God: Aphrodite Cupid • Cupid was the mischievous little god of love. • His weapon was a bow, and anyone hit by one of his arrows fell madly in love. Greek God: Eros Pluto • Pluto was the god of the Dead. • Romans were afraid to say Pluto's real name because they were afraid he might notice them and they would die. Greek God: Hades Apollo • Apollo was the god of the sun. • Each day he drove his chariot of fiery horses across the sky to give light to the world. Greek God: Apollo! Mercury • Mercury was the god of travelers. • He had a winged hat and sandals, so he could fly. • He carried a staff which also has wings and two snakes winding round it. Greek God: Hermes Bacchus • Bacchus was the god of wine. • Bacchus was also the god of the theatre, since the first plays in Greece were performed in his honor. Greek God: Dionysos Proserpine • Pluto fell in love with her and carried her off to the Underworld. Greek God: Persephone Month Comes from? Who or what? Why? January Janus February Februo Purify March Mars God of War April Aperire Open May Maia Goddess of Growth June Juno Queen of the Gods July Julius Caesar Ruler of Rome August Agustus Ruler of Rome September Septem Seven October Octo Eight November Novem Nine December decem ten Solar System Sun—Apollo Moon—Diana Mercury—Mercury Venus—Venus Mars—God of War Jupiter—Jupiter Saturn—Saturn Roman Numbers Arabic 1 5 10 50 100 500 1000 Roman I V X L C D M