Ancient Rome

Ancient RomeBySaad SiddiquiTim Recinos

Rome is located on the Mediterranean Basin.

Rome

Italian PeninsulaRome was located on the Italian Peninsula, it had the Alps for protection as well as the Mediterranean Sea for trading.

Alps Mountain Range

Mediterranean Trade Routes

Atlantic Ocean Trade Routes

Central Location of the Mediterranean

Roman MythologyRome was polytheistic, which means, they believed in multiple gods.Their gods were based on everyday objects and also nature gods.Romans used gods as excuses for everyday phenomena.

Examples of GodsSome examples of Roman gods include: Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Diana, Minerva, and Venus

Symbols

Gatorade Symbol = Zeuss Lightning Bolt.

Nike, the Goddess of Winning.

Patricians: Powerful land-owning nobles that were little in numbers.Plebeians: Were the majority of the population.Slaves: The slaves were not based on race but were prisoners of war.Social Classes:

Who were citizens?Citizens included: Patrician and Plebeian men and some select foreigners.Slaves were NOT citizens.

Slaves Were Prisoners of War

Patrician, Plebeian, and Some Foreigners

Rights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipCitizenship requirements included: Paying taxes, serve in the military

Representative DemocracyA representative democracy means the citizens vote on one person that will represent them in government.

AssembliesHeld by Plebeians and were made to sustain Plebeian rights in Senate.

Senate

ConsulsRome had two 1 year termed leaders known as consuls.The Consuls were the law-makers.

12 TablesThe 12 tables was Romes written code system. The 12 tables were written down so the Patricians couldnt change the laws whenever they wanted to.

Carthage with HannibalRome was in many battles with Carthage and their ruler, Hannibal.The two were always fighting for the Mediterranean Seas trading routes.

Carthage

Mediterranean trade routes

Army of HannibalThe army of Hannibal had many soldiers with massive elephants which would stomp on enemies, leading their army to victory.

Julius CaesarJulius Caesar announced himself as Romes dictator for life which means he had all the power in Rome.Julius led Rome through many victorious battles.

Mediterranean Trade Routes Expand

Julius Caesars Reign (49-44 B.C.)Julius Caesars Reign Began in 49 B.C.E and ended in 44 B.C.E

Declining of RomeThe spread of slavery in the agricultural system, the migration of small farmers into areas of unemployment, the civil war which broke out over Julius Caesars power and inflation in Rome caused the decline of Rome

By Saad and TimThats all you need to know!

Lets ReviewRomes central location on the Mediterranean Sea gave it protection and access to major trade routes.Roman mythology was a polytheistic religion based off of Greek ancestors.Slaves were prisoners of war and were not based on raceRome declined due to many problems including a civil war that broke out due to Julius Caesars reign ending

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