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From Republic to Empire
6th Grade UBD - Unit 7 - From Republic to Empire
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Rome Becomes an Empire- Julius
Caesar’s defeat of Pompey led to the end
of the Roman Republic and the founding of
the Roman Empire.
The Growth of the Empire- The Roman
Empire grew quickly in its first 100 years.
At last, it grew too large to be governed
easily.
Reach Into Your Background
In ancient Rome a
dictator was selected to
rule the country in a
time of war or other
crisis and was expected
to return power to the
regular government
once the crisis was over.
What do you think of
when you think of a
dictator?
( 4 minutes)
Partner Activity
Work with a neighbor and compare your answer with theirs. What things are the same and what things are different? (3 minutes)
Key Ideas- Rome Becomes an Empire
Caesar was originally Pompey’s ally in the First Triumvirate.
Caesar’s victory in Gaul gave him the political strength to
defeat Pompey.
Some members of the Roman Senate were worried about
Caesar’s growing power. As a result, they assassinated him.
Octavian, Caesar’s nephew, won the civil war that followed
Caesar’s death. He became Augustus, the emperor.
From Republic to Empire
Rome’s transition from
republic to empire had a
great impact on its
citizens.
Under the republic, the
Roman people had the
ability to choose their
own leaders and
representatives.
Caesars Path to PowerVideo- Caesars Path to Power
Augustus Caesar Father of RomeReading Handout- Augustus Caesar Father of Rome
Key Term
Julius Caesar- A
Roman general
and statesman.
He was also a
prolific writer. He
laid the
groundwork for
the
transformation of
Rome from a
republic to an
empire.
From Republic to Empire
With the rise of Julius
Caesar and the creation
of the Roman Empire,
people lost their right to
choose their leaders.
The government was led
by emperors whose power
to rule was passed on
through their family lines.
The Rise of Julius Caesar
The creation of the empire
greatly limited citizens’
political rights, and this
political system was marked
by violence and disorder.
However, it also led to many
benefits, including
expansion, wealth, and
diversity.
Political and Military Success
Caesar was very
ambitious. He served
in the Roman military
and was a skillful
soldier.
He also was a clever
politician and a skilled
writer and speaker.
Political and Military Success
In its early years, Rome was
a republic guided by
democratic political beliefs.
After a series of successes
in the Punic Wars, Rome
grew larger and stronger. At
that time it was ruled by a
triumvirate, a group of
three leaders.
Key Term
Triumvirate
-
In ancient
Rome a
triumvirate
was a ruling
commission
of three
officials.
Political and Military Success
One of these leaders,
Julius Caesar, used
military successes to
increase his power.
He then defeated his
main rival in the
triumvirate, Pompey,
and declared himself
the sole ruler of Rome.
Political and Military Success
After Julius Caesar
declared himself the
sole ruler of Rome
the government
began the process by
which it ceased to be
a republic and
became an empire.
Dictator for Life
Caesar’s rise ushered in
a time of great
expansion and success
as well as great turmoil.
Roman territory began
to grow tremendously,
and many of Rome’s
common people loved
their new leader.
The Ides of March
However, a group of
senators, fearing
Caesar’s
unrestrained power,
assassinated him.
This act led to a
lengthy and bloody
civil war in Rome.
Key Term
Ides of March-
A day on the
Roman calendar
that
corresponds to
15 March. It has
became
notorious as the
date of the
assassination of
Julius Caesar.
Key Term
Assassinate-
To murder (an
important
person) in a
surprise attack
for political or
religious
reasons.
The Murder of CaesarVideo- The Murder of Caesar
The New Emperor
The civil war in Rome,
finally ended with the
ascension of Octavian
as the emperor
Augustus.
Augustus and future
emperors expanded the
Roman Empire even
farther and spread
Roman influences
across much of the
world.
The First EmperorVideo- The First Emperor
The Growth of the Empire
Although the
Roman Empire
flourished for
many years, its
political situation
remained one of
instability and
violence.
Key Ideas- The Growth of the Empire
Rome’s place on the Mediterranean Sea and its
warm climate made it easy to grow food.
Conquered nations were absorbed into the Roman
Empire. Cities were built to look like Rome, and the
Roman culture was passed on to the new citizens.
The empire was run in an orderly fashion. However,
the transfer of the role of emperor involved many
cruel acts.
Key Term
Pax Romana-
Latin for
“Roman
Peace.”
Pax Romana
The Pax Romana
brought an end to the
inside fighting that had
existed in Rome since
the time of Caesar.
During this period,
Rome’s growth brought
great riches and new
ways of doing things to
the empire and its
people.
Roman BuildingsVideo- Roman Buildings
Roman Buildings
There was a strong
sense of similarity
among Roman cities.
They all were designed
and built to look like one
another.
All Roman cities had a
theater and temples set
aside for different gods.
Roman Buildings
They also had
aqueducts to carry
water through the city,
and they all had public
bathhouses.
Buildings in even the
most distant provinces
were designed the
same as those in Rome.
Key Term
Aqueduct- An
artificial
waterway
designed to
carry water from
one place to
another. The
word comes
from the Latin
aqua, meaning
“water.”
The Growth of the Empire
Many people were
happy to become a
part of Rome.
The Romans brought
many advantages,
including better
architecture,
education, and health.
The Growth of the Empire
A common
language,
calendar,
religion, and
form of money
helped tie the
Roman Empire
together.
Portrait of an Empire
Citizens anywhere in the Roman Empire also were
treated the same way. They spoke Latin and used the
same form of money.
They also used the same calendar. It was called the
Julian calendar. It was named after Julius Caesar, its
creator.
These details meant that all cities and all people in the
empire were connected. This was even true of cities that
Rome conquered and added to its growing empire.
Ancient RomeReading Handout- Ancient Rome
Independent Activity
What has been the
“muddiest” point so
far in this lesson? That
is, what topic remains
the least clear to you?
(4 minutes)
Partner Activity
Work with a neighbor and compare your muddiest point with theirs. Compare what things are the same and what things are different? (3 minutes)