Bellringer: 1/15 and 1/19

• 1. Pick up the papers by the door.• 2. Have out something to write with for

your Rome Geography Quiz.

After your quiz:

• 1. Make the following Table of Contents updates:• Page 81: Rome Geo. Quiz• Page 82: Notes: Roman Republic• Page 83: Questions: Roman Law/12 Tables• Page 84: Reading: Struggle for Polit. Power in Rome• Page 85: Reading Qs: Struggle for Political Power in Rome

Agenda: 1/15 and 1/18

• 1. Bellringer: Quiz Review• 2. Quiz: Roman Geography• 3. Notes: Roman Republic• 4. Reading/Questions: Roman Law and the

12 Tables (3rd and 8th only, not 5th)• 5. Begin on homework:

• Reading/RQs: Struggle for Political Power in Rome

Homework: 1/15 and 1/19

• Complete Reading/Reading Questions: The Struggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome

Roman Republic, Day 1

The Founding of the Roman Republic:• Legend of Romulus and Remus

• Twin brothers, founders of Rome in 753 BCE• Historic background:

• Etruscans are conquered by the Romans and established the Roman Republic

• Patricians vs. Plebeians division• Patricians = upper class• Plebeians = common people

Geography:

• Plains, hills, & mountains, seas = natural barriers

• Geography promotes unification in Rome• Means a centralized

government, NOT city-states

• Rome itself = well positioned• In the center of

Mediterranean good spot for an empire

Religion:

• Gods same as Greeks• Example of cultural diffusion• Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva – BIG 3• Job = provision over the people

• Religious festivals/cults (i.e. Saturnalia)• Pontifex Maximus – religious leader in

Rome

Achievements:

• Legal code• Laws stressed fairness, common

sense• U.S. concept of justice, due process –

get from Rome• Art

• Sculpture (Classical-style) and mosaics• Architecture = influenced by Etruscans and

Greeks• Roads, aqueducts for transportation• Stadiums and amphitheatre (from

Greeks, Etruscans)• Arches (from Etruscans)

Achievements:

• Strong military- All male citizens =

required to serve (during republic, changed under empire)- Military service required

to serve in government - Military units called

legions (cavalry, infantry)

Clip: Roman Military

Politics/Political Systems:

• Political organization of Rome: • Centralized government, NOT city-states • Established a republic first, later an empire

• Republic = government where people elect representatives• Same as in the U.S.• Rome = ruled by Senate, Consuls, the people

• SPQR: “The Senate and the People”

Politics/Political Systems:

• 1. Senate (300 members, patricians)• Offered legal advice• Appointed consuls• Passed legislation (think 12 Tables)

• 2. Consuls (power of “imperium”)• Year term• Involved in running the government, dealt with

foreign affairs, military• Praetors = in charge when consuls are away, justice

official

Politics/Political Systems:

• 3. The people (plebeians)• Organized by tribes• Elected 10 tribunes, who governed local

affairs• Concilium plebis – legislative body for

plebeians• Could pass laws, try cases, etc.• Other assemblies: Centuriate

Economics:

• An agricultural economy, supplemented by trade• Lots of arable land can grow their own

food (makes them different from Greece)• Rome needs to trade

• Makes them establish colonies throughout Mediterranean to trade (location makes this work)

Social:

• Citizens’ rights – fundamental aspect of Roman society• Felt a duty to participate in government• Voting = crucial right in Rome (makes you a

citizen)• Stoicism – be rational, not emotional in your

responsibilities

Social:

• Important values: fides, pietas, and virtus (fidelity, piety, virtue)

• Client-patron system• Reciprocal relationships (“I scratch your back,

you scratch mine.”)• Reflects the central Roman value of fidelity

Social:

• Roman family:• Patriarchal (men have the power)• Women = some rights (divorce, get husband’s

property) but CAN’T VOTE!• Public vs. private spheres = gender roles are

strict• Slavery in Rome

• Military conquests slaves• Slaves = ~35-40% of the population

Reading: Roman Law and the Twelve Tables• Read the excerpt provided. This is both a

secondary and a primary source on Roman law and legal codes.

• When finished, answer the questions.

HW: Struggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome• Read the short reading provided on the fight

for political power in Rome.• When finished, begin working on the

reading questions. This will be a homework grade.

Roman Republic, Day 2

Bellringer: 1/20 and 1/21

• 1. Identify the Roman god/goddess associated with the following:• The moon, the hunt• Doorways, beginnings/endings• The sea• Marriage, fertility• Love and beauty• War

Agenda: 1/20 and 1/21

• 1. Bellringer: Roman Gods/Goddesses Review (or Project Evaluation for 3rd?)

• 2. DBQ Practice – Roman Republic vs. U.S. Government

• 3. Essay Practice – Writing an Introductory Statement and a Thesis Statement

Homework: 1/20 and 1/21

• 1. Write an introductory paragraph and thesis sentence for the prompt provided.

• 2. Read pages 146-147 in your CLASS TEXTBOOK (not AP packet)

Quick Recap: Roman Republic

• Review Questions

DBQ: THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND THE UNITED STATES

Writing Practice:

DBQ Practice:

• With a partner, analyze the documents provided in the DBQ packet.

• We will review these together when everyone is finished.

Writing an Introductory Sentence:

Writing an Introductory Sentence: Good vs. Bad Ones

What do I include in an introductory paragraph?

Good vs. Bad Intro. Paragraphs

Thesis Statement: What is it?

Good vs. Bad Thesis Statements