Chapter 8 The Rise of Rome

Chapter 8The Rise of Rome

Chapter IntroductionSection 1 Rome’s Beginning Section 2 The Roman

RepublicSection 3 The Fall of the

RepublicSection 4 The Early Empire

Reading Review Chapter Assessment

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Chapter Objectives• Explain how Rome became a republic.

• Describe how Rome gained control of the Mediterranean region.

• Explain how the failure of the republic led to the creation of a Roman Empire.

The Rise of Rome

• Relate how military and political reforms made Rome rich and prosperous.

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The Rise of Rome

Get Ready to ReadSection OverviewThis section describes the beginnings of Rome, the founding of the republic, and early conquests.

Rome’s Beginnings

Get Ready to Read (cont.)

Focusing on the Main Ideas

Rome’s Beginnings

• Geography played an important role in the rise of Roman civilization.

• The Romans created a republic and conquered Italy. By treating people fairly, they built Rome from a small city into a great power.


Locating Places• Sicily (SIH·suh·lee)

• Apennines (A·puh·NYNZ)

• Latium (LAY·shee·uhm)

• Tiber River (TY·buhr)

• Etruria (ih·TRUR·ee·uh)

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Meeting People• Romulus (RAHM·yuh·luhs)

• Remus (REE·muhs)

• Aeneas (ih·NEE·uhs)

• Latins (LA·tuhnz)

• Etruscans (ih·TRUHS·kuhnz)

• Tarquins (TAHR·kwihnz)

Rome’s Beginnings


Building Your Vocabulary• republic (rih·PUH·blihk)

• legion (LEE·juhn)

Reading StrategySummarizing Information Use a diagram like the one on page 262 of your textbook to show how the Etruscans affected the development of Rome.

Rome’s Beginnings

The Origins of Rome• Italy is a boot-shaped country in the Mediterranean.

• The Alps are mountains at Italy’s northern border, and the Apennines is a mountain range that extends through Italy from north to south.

(pages 263–265)

• The toe of the boot points toward the island of Sicily.

• Italy’s terrain was easier to farm than the terrain of Greece, so Italy could support more people.

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The Origins of Rome (cont.)

• The Latins built the city of Rome on the plain of Latium.

• Rome was located in central Italy on the Tiber River.

Rome’s Beginnings

• Two stories tell about Rome’s beginning: the legend of Remus and Romulus and the tale of Aeneas and his Trojan followers.

(pages 263–265)

The Origins of Rome (cont.)

• The Greeks and the Etruscans influenced the Roman way of life.

• The Etruscans were skilled metal workers who helped shape Roman civilization.

Rome’s Beginnings

• The Etruscan army was the model for the Roman army.

(pages 263–265)

How did the Greeks influence the Romans?

The Greeks taught the Romans how to grow grapes and olives. They also taught the Romans their alphabet. Roman architecture, sculpture, and literature was also modeled after the Greeks.

Rome’s Beginnings

The Birth of a Republic• The Tarquins were leaders of the Etruscan-ruled Rome.

(pages 265–267)

• After 100 years under the Tarquins, the Romans rebelled against Etruscan rulers.

• The Romans established a republic.

• In a republic, the leader is not a king or queen but someone voted into office by citizens.

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The Birth of a Republic (cont.)

• Rome had a large, powerful army made up of excellent, disciplined soldiers.

• Roads connected all of Rome’s military settlements.

Rome’s Beginnings

(pages 265–267)

The Birth of a Republic (cont.)

• The Roman Confederation gave full citizenship to some people, who could vote and serve in government.

• Romans gave others the status of allies, which meant they could rule their own local affairs.

Rome’s Beginnings

(pages 265–267)

What was the benefit of organizing soldiers into legions?

Smaller bands of troops were easier to maneuver than one large army.

Rome’s Beginnings

Where did the Greeks live in Italy, and how did they influence Roman civilization?

Greeks colonized southern Italy and Sicily. They passed on farming methods, sculpture, literature, and an alphabet.

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Describe the two legends that tell of the founding of Rome. Then describe how and when Rome was actually founded.

The legend of Romulus and Remus and the Aeneas story. Rome was probably founded by Latins in c. 700s B.C.

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Summarize Describe the Roman conquest of Italy.

Rome defeated remaining Latins and then Etruscans and Greeks.

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Compare and Contrast How did geography affect the development of civilization in Greece and Italy?

Italy is less rugged than Greece, so people are not separated from each other. Italy’s better farmland supports more people.

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Expository Writing Write a short essay discussing the reasons Rome was so successful in its conquest of Italy.

Answers will vary.

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Identify the rights held by Roman citizens.

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The Roman Republic

Get Ready to ReadSection OverviewThis section describes the Roman Republic’s political development and the defeat of Carthage.



The Roman Republic

• Rome slowly destroyed the Carthaginian Empire and took control of the entire Mediterranean region.

• Rome’s republic was shaped by a struggle between wealthy landowners and regular citizens as it gradually expanded the right to vote.


• Cincinnatus (SIHN·suh·NA·tuhs)

Meeting People

• Hannibal (HA·nuh·buhl)

• Scipio (SIH·pee·OH)

The Roman Republic

• Carthage (KAHR·thihj)

Locating Places

• Cannae (KA·nee)

• Zama (ZAY·muh)


Building Your Vocabulary• patrician (puh·TRIH·shuhn) • plebeian (plih·BEE·uhn) • consul (KAHN·suhl)

• praetor (PREE·tuhr)

• veto (VEE·toh)

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• dictator (DIHK·TAY·tuhr)


Reading StrategyCategorizing Information Create a chart like the one on page 268 of your textbook. List the government officials and legislative bodies of the Roman Republic.

The Roman Republic

Rome’s Government

• Top government officials were called consuls.

• Another important group of officials were the praetors.

• Patricians and plebeians were the two classes of people in Rome.

(pages 269–273)

The Roman Republic

• The Senate was the most important lawmaking body.

Rome’s Government (cont.)

• Plebeians challenged the class system by going on strike.

• The Romans then allowed the plebeians to set up their own legislative group called the Council of the Plebes.

• Another important legislative body was the Assembly of Centuries.

The Roman Republic

• Today, a dictator is an oppressive ruler.

(pages 269–273)


• Cincinnatus, the best-known early Roman dictator, led an army of men to defeat a powerful enemy.

• The Twelve Tables were Rome’s first code of laws.

• In the Roman Republic, a dictator was a person who served the people and ruled temporarily during emergencies.

The Roman Republic

• They were the basis of all future Roman laws.

(pages 269–273)


• The rule of law is the idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.

• The Law of Nations was created to address issues of conquered peoples.

The Roman Republic

(pages 269–273)

How are modern dictators different from the Roman dictators?

Roman dictators were appointed by the Senate in times of great danger. When the danger was over, the dictators gave up their power. Modern dictators often seize power, frequently using military force. They do not often give up their power voluntarily, instead ruling until they are removed from office by force.

The Roman Republic

Rome Expands• Carthage, a state on the coast of North Africa, was a powerful enemy of

Rome.

(pages 274–276)

• The First Punic War began as a dispute between Rome and Carthage over the island of Sicily.

• The war continued for 20 years before Rome won.

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• The Second Punic War began after Carthage expanded into Spain.

Rome Expands (cont.)

• Rome helped the people of Spain rebel. • Hannibal was a great Carthaginian general who fought in the Second

Punic War.

• At the Battle of Cannae, Hannibal’s forces overpowered the Romans.

The Roman Republic

• The Roman general Scipio led his forces to defeat the Carthaginians at the Battle of Zama.

(pages 274–276)

Rome Expands (cont.)

• Rome destroyed Carthage in the Third Punic War.

• Rome also took all of Greece and Macedonia and parts of Africa during the Punic Wars.

The Roman Republic

(pages 274–276)

Why did Rome create a navy?

Carthage was a great sea power. To beat the Carthaginians, the Romans had to build a great naval fleet.

The Roman Republic

Who were the top government officials in the Roman Republic, and what were their duties?

Consuls were the top government officials, praetors, tribunes. Consuls headed armies and ran the state. Praetors served as judges, and tribunes represented the plebeians.

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What does mare nostrum mean, and why did the Romans use the term?

It means “our sea.” The Romans controlled the Mediterranean Sea.

The Roman Republic

Geography Skills Where was Carthage located, and why did it compete with Rome?

Carthage was located on the coast of North Africa and was a trading rival of Rome.

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Summarize What other conquests did Rome carry out during the period of the Punic Wars?

Rome conquered Macedonia, Greece, and Asia Minor.

The Roman Republic

Evaluate Why do you think the legacy of Roman law is considered so important?

Roman law led to the principles that law protects citizens’ rights, that a person is innocent until proven guilty, and that a judge must look at evidence carefully before making a decision.

The Roman Republic

Persuasive Writing Write a speech demanding equal rights for plebeians in the early republic.

Answers will vary but should be based on the text.

The Roman Republic

Summarize the expansion of the Roman Empire.

The Roman Republic

The Fall of the Republic

Get Ready to ReadSection OverviewThis section describes the events that led to the end of the Roman Republic.




• The use of enslaved labor hurt farmers, increased poverty and corruption, and brought the army into politics.

• Military hero Julius Caesar seized power and made reforms.

• The Roman Republic, weakened by civil wars, became an empire under Augustus.

Locating Places• Rubicon (ROO·bih·KAHN) • Actium (AK·shee·uhm)

• Julius Caesar (jool·yuhs SEE·zuhr)

Meeting People


• Octavian (ahk·TAY·vee·uhn)

• Antony (AN·tuh·nee)

• Cicero (SIH·suh·ROH)

• Augustus (aw·GUHS·tuhs)


Building Your Vocabulary• latifundia (LA·tuh·FUHN·dee·uh)


• triumvirate (try·UHM·vuh·ruht)

Reading StrategyFinding the Main Idea Complete a chart like the one on page 277 of your textbook to identify the main ideas of Section 3 and supporting details.


Trouble in the Republic• The gap between the rich patricians and the poor plebeians grew, and

farmers especially suffered.

• Latifunda were large farming estates created when wealthy Romans bought small farms.

• Farmers whose land had been bought traveled to cities to try to find jobs.

(pages 278–279)


Trouble in the Republic (cont.)• Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were two wealthy brothers

who tried to reform government. They were killed.

• Marius, a former military leader, was appointed counsel and promised land to poor men if they became soldiers.

• Sulla drove Marius out of Rome, declared himself dictator, and spent three years reforming government before resigning from office.


(pages 278–279)

What happened after Sulla stepped down from office?

Men who saw Sulla gain power by using an army decided to follow the same path, and civil wars broke out.


Julius Caesar

• Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a triumvirate after Sulla left office.

• A triumvirate is a political alliance of three people.

(pages 280–281)


Julius Caesar (cont.)

• Caesar declared himself dictator of Rome for life and made many changes to Rome.

• Julius Caesar marched on Rome and defeated Pompey’s forces after Crassus died in battle.


• The Julian calendar was created during Caesar’s rule.

(pages 280–281)

Julius Caesar (cont.)

• This calendar was changed slightly in A.D. 1582, but is basically still in use today.


• Caesar had many enemies as well as supporters.

• His enemies plotted to kill him and succeeded on March 15, called the “Ides of March.”

(pages 280–281)

What is the origin of the phrase “crossing the Rubicon” and what does it mean?

The phrase refers to Caesar’s return to Italy. By crossing the Rubicon, Caesar knew he would begin a civil war and that he would either be victorious or be destroyed. Today it means passing a point of no return.


Rome Becomes an Empire

• Antony and Lepidus were two of Caesar’s top generals.

• Octavian was Caesar’s grandnephew, who had inherited Caesar’s wealth.

(pages 282–283)

• Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate, although the triumvirate began to quarrel immediately.

• Antony fell in love with Cleopatra VII and formed an alliance with her.


Rome Becomes an Empire (cont.)

• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra’s forces at the Battle of Actium.

• Octavian declared war on Antony to keep him from taking over the republic.


(pages 282–283)

Rome Becomes an Empire (cont.)

• Octavian restored the republic with some reforms and took the title Augustus, meaning “revered one.”

• Cicero was a political leader, writer, and public speaker who favored representative government and supported Octavian.

• This began the Roman Empire.


(pages 282–283)

How was Octavian like Caesar? How was he different?

Like Caesar, Octavian declared himself ruler for life. However, he also knew that many people favored a republic. Octavian reformed government so that a Senate with limited power existed while he remained in charge.



What is a triumvirate?

a political alliance of three people

The Fall of the RepublicWho was Cicero, and how did he influence the writers of the United States Constitution?

Cicero was a political leader whose ideas on a representative government with limited powers influenced the U.S. Constitution.

Summarize What reforms did the Gracchus brothers suggest?

The Gracchus brothers wanted the government to take back public land and give it to landless farmers. Landholding senators opposed their proposals.


Analyze What was the “bread and circuses” policy, and how did Roman politicians benefit from it?

The “bread and circuses” policy was the use of cheap food and free entertainment to win support from the poor.


Analyze What reforms did Julius Caesar put in place that increased his popularity with poor and working-class Romans?

Caesar provided land for the poor and created new jobs. He also ordered landholders to hire more free workers.


Persuasive Writing Imagine you are a Roman citizen. Decide whether you would have been for or against Julius Caesar’s rise to power and his reforms. Then write a newspaper editorial explaining your views. Be sure to include facts to support your opinions.

Your editorial should include facts to support your opinions.


Describe the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.


Get Ready to ReadSection OverviewThis section describes the expansion and contributions of the Roman Empire.

The Early Empire



The Early Empire

• By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government, Augustus created a new era of prosperity.

• Rome’s system of roads, aqueducts, ports, and common currency made the empire rich and prosperous.


Locating Places• Rhine River (RYN)

• Danube River (DAN·YOOB)

• Puteoli (pyu·TEE·uh·LY)

• Caligula (kuh·LIH·gyuh·luh)

Meeting People

• Nero (NEE·roh)

• Ostia (AHS·tee·uh)

• Hadrian (HAY·dree·uhn)

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Building Your Vocabulary• Pax Romana (pahks roh·MAH·nah)

• aqueduct (A·kwuh·DUHKT)

• currency (KUHR·uhn·see)

Reading StrategyCause and Effect Use a chart like the one on page 286 of your textbook to show the changes Augustus made in the Roman Empire and the effect of each change.

The Early Empire

The Emperor Augustus• The Pax Romana is the long era of peace that began with Augustus.

• Augustus built a permanent, professional army and created a special guard called the Praetorian Guard, who guarded him.

(pages 287–288)

• Augustus restored Rome’s splendor and fed the hungry poor of Rome with imported grain.

The Early Empire

The Emperor Augustus (cont.)• Augustus appointed a proconsul, or governor, for each province,

replacing politicians appointed by the Senate.

• Augustus reformed the tax system by making tax collectors permanent workers, and he reformed the legal system by creating a set of laws for people who were not citizens.

• The Julio-Claudian emperors were the rulers who followed Augustus: Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.

The Early Empire

(pages 287–288)

The Emperor Augustus (cont.)• Caligula and Nero were cruel leaders, and Tiberius and Claudius were

competent rulers.

The Early Empire

(pages 287–288)

What lands did Augustus conquer during his reign?

Augustus’s army conquered Spain, Gaul, and lands today known as Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.

The Early Empire

Unity and Prosperity• Vespasian restored order to Rome after the chaos following Nero’s

death.

(pages 290–294)

• The Jewish temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by Vespasian’s armies in the effort to put down a Jewish rebellion.

• Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii in A.D. 79.

• The rulers known as the good emperors were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.

The Early Empire

Unity and Prosperity (cont.)

• The Roman Empire flourished under their rule.

• Aqueducts are human-made water channels for carrying water long distances.

• They were created during the prosperous times of the good emperors.

• The Roman Empire became one of the largest empires in history during the reign of the good emperors.

The Early Empire

(pages 290–294)

Unity and Prosperity (cont.)• The different people of the Roman Empire were united by Roman law,

Roman rule, and their shared identity as Romans.

• Most people were farmers who grew olives, grapes, and grain.

• Other people were artisans who traded with others inside and outside the Roman Empire.

The Early Empire

(pages 290–294)

Unity and Prosperity (cont.)• Roads and currency—a system of money—were important to the

prosperous trade that developed.

• A gap existed between rich merchants, shopkeepers, and skilled workers and poor farmers and city dwellers.

The Early Empire

(pages 290–294)

Why were aqueducts important?

The aqueducts were the source of water for most people in Rome.

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The Early EmpireWhat was the Pax Romana?

a period of peace and prosperity lasting 200 years

The Early EmpireWhat products came from the farms of Italy, Gaul, and Spain?

grapes and olives

Sequencing Information Describe the sequence of emperors who ruled Rome, from Augustus through the “Good Emperors.”

Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Vespasian, Titus, Domitian, Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius

The Early Empire

Analyze Why was Rome’s creation of a common currency important?

A common Roman currency advanced trade throughout the empire.

The Early Empire

Evaluate Who do you think was a more important leader, Julius Caesar or Augustus? Explain.

Answers will vary. You may note that Julius Caesar conquered new territories. Augustus became the first emperor and carried out many improvements.

The Early Empire

Creative Writing Write a short play in which several Roman citizens discuss one of the emperors mentioned in this section and his accomplishments.

Plays should note accomplishments based on the text.

The Early Empire

Discuss the influence of geography and the sea on Roman trade.

The Early Empire

Section 1: Rome’s BeginningsFocusing on the Main Ideas

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• Geography played an important role in the rise of Roman civilization.

• The Romans created a republic and conquered Italy. By treating people fairly, they built Rome from a small city into a great power.

• Rome’s republic was shaped by a struggle between wealthy landowners and regular citizens as it gradually expanded the right to vote.

• Rome slowly destroyed the Carthaginian Empire and took control of the entire Mediterranean region.

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Section 2: The Roman RepublicFocusing on the Main Ideas


• The use of enslaved labor hurt farmers, increased poverty and corruption, and brought the army into politics.

• Military hero Julius Caesar seized power and made reforms.

Section 3: The Fall of the Republic

• The Roman Republic, weakened by civil wars, became an empire under Augustus.

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• By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government, Augustus created a new era of prosperity.

Section 4: The Early Empire

• Rome’s system of roads, aqueducts, ports, and common currency made the empire rich and prosperous.

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__ 1. A ___ is a form of government in which the citizens choose their leader.

__ 2. ___ included artisans and shopkeepers.

__ 3. The judge in a Roman court case was a ___ .

__ 4. In early Rome, the role of ___ lasted only until a crisis had passed.

Review Vocabulary

A. dictatorB. plebeiansC. praetorD. republicE. latifundiaF. aqueduct

Define Match the vocabulary words with the definitions.

D

B

C

A

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__ 5. Large farming estates that used enslaved people to tend crops were called ___ .

__ 6. A(n) ___ was a human-made channel for carrying water.

Review Vocabulary Define Match the vocabulary words with the definitions.

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F

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A. dictatorB. plebeiansC. praetorD. republicE. latifundiaF. aqueduct

Section 1 Rome’s Beginnings

Describe the role geography played in the rise of Roman civilization.

Rome grew because it was centrally located on the Italian peninsula, near the Mediterranean Sea.

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Review Main Ideas

How did treating people fairly help Rome to increase its power?

Treating conquered people fairly inspired loyalty to the Roman government.

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Section 1 Rome’s BeginningsReview Main Ideas

How did the roles of patricians and plebeians differ in Roman society?

Patricians were the upper class and plebeians were the lower class.

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Section 2 Roman RepublicReview Main Ideas

Explain how Rome gradually defeated the Carthaginians.

Rome developed a navy and eventually attacked Carthage.

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Section 2 Roman RepublicReview Main Ideas

How did slavery weaken the Roman Republic?

Slaves began to work the farms and forced farmers out of business.

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Section 3 The Fall of the RepublicReview Main Ideas

How did Augustus change the Roman Republic?

He replaced it with an empire.

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Section 3 The Fall of the RepublicReview Main Ideas

Was Augustus a successful ruler?Why?

Yes. List Augustus’s accomplishments.

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Section 4 The Early EmpireReview Main Ideas

How did the Roman Empire change during the Pax Romana?

It grew larger and wealthier.

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Section 4 The Early EmpireReview Main Ideas

Compare In the chapter, Cincinnatus is compared to George Washington. Think of another person or character who is similar to Cincinnatus. Explain how they are similar.

Answers will vary.

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Explain Why did Caesar fight Pompey?

Answers will vary.

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Predict What do you think would have happened if Hadrian had tried to further expand the Roman Empire?

Answers will vary, but you should note the fact that the empire had become so large that it was hard to defend.

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MapsItaly 500 B.C.Growth of the Roman Republic 500–146 B.C.The Punic Wars 264–146 B.C.The Roman Empire: Trade and Expansion

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ChartsThe Julio-Claudian EmperorsThe “Good Emperors” of the Pax Romana

Italy 500 B.C.

At the height of their rule, the Etruscans had established three major cities: Cere, Tarquinia, and Vulci. Etruscan cities and culture were taken over by the Romans.

After the Second Punic War, Hannibal fled to lands of foreign kings to evade the Romans. The Romans twice demanded Hannibal be turned over to them. Hannibal finally committed suicide rather surrender to the Romans.

Julius Caesar was born to a patrician family. According to myth, Julius’ ancestor was the goddess Venus.

The first fire brigade, or fire department, was created by Augustus.

Note TakingLearn It!

Reading Social Studies

Did you know that when you take notes, you remember more than three-fourths of the information you recorded? That is why it is important to learn to take careful notes as you are reading. Read the paragraph from Section 3 on the following slide.

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Reading Social Studies Trouble in the Republic

—from page 278

Rome’s armies were victorious wherever they went. Yet problems were building at home. Dishonest officials stole money, and the gap between rich and poor was growing. Thousands of farmers faced ruin, and the cities were becoming overcrowded and dangerous.Here is one method of note taking for the above paragraph.Main Topic Important Details

Republic’s Problems 1. dishonest officials2. gap between rich and poor3. farmers faced ruin4. cities overcrowded

Make a T-ChartPractice It!

Read the first few pages of Section 2 in Chapter 8 of your textbook, and use this T-chart as a guide to help you practice taking notes.

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Reading Social Studies

Main Topic Important Details

Rome’s government 1.2.

Social groups in Rome 1.2.

Roman law 1.2.

The Rise of Rome Introduction

Rome’s Beginnings

The Roman Republic

The Early Empire

The Aeneid

A Roman Triumph

Cicero Calls for War

Focus on Everyday Life

Before Rome became a powerful empire, Romans ate simple meals of porridge, dried vegetables, and greens. People rarely ate meat or seafood. After Rome’s conquests, the dining habits of wealthy Romans changed. Newly rich Romans showed off their wealth with expensive feasts that included exotic foods and lively entertainment for their guests. At Roman dinner parties, guests reclined on couches. The enslaved servants served the food, which would be carried into the banquet room on great silver platters. Roman dishes might include boiled stingray garnished with hot raisins; boiled crane with turnips; or roast flamingo cooked with dates, onions, honey, and wine.

Roman Dinner Parties

Connecting to the Past

the newly rich Romans

1. Whose eating habits changed after Rome became wealthy and powerful?

2. Describe how their eating habits changed.

Wealthy Romans ate costly feasts and entertained guests while reclining on couches.

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Science and Inventions

Transporting water is a complex problem. Roman engineers solved it by building aqueducts. Roman aqueducts carried water across a valley or hillside using gravity, aboveground stone arches, and underground pipes made of stone or clay. Between 312 B.C. and A.D. 226, 11 aqueducts were built to bring water to Rome from as far away as 57 miles. Once the water made it to Rome, it was held in collecting tanks. Most people gathered water from these public tanks. Only the rich and high ranking officials had private water tanks in their homes. Many Roman aqueducts still stand and are used today. Engineers in ancient Persia, India, and Egypt built similar water systems hundreds of years before the Romans. However, historians agree that the Romans were the greatest aqueduct builders of the ancient world.

Roman Aqueducts

Connecting to the Past

by using gravity, arches, and underground pipes

1. How did the Romans transport water to the city of Rome?

2. Why do you think that only the rich and powerful had private water supplies?

It was very expensive and complicated to pipe water to individual homes, so only a few could afford it.

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c. 519–438 B.C.Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus

Augustus 63 B.C–A.D. 14

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