The Geography of Rome
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The Geography of Rome. The Mythical Founding of Rome: Romulus & Remus. Romulus and Remus were twin brothers and the sons of the god of war Mars (Greece = Ares) . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Mythical The Mythical Founding of Rome:Founding of Rome:
Romulus & RemusRomulus & Remus
Romulus & Remus Romulus and Remus were twin brothers and
the sons of the god of war Mars (Greece = Ares).
The myth states that when they were very young, they were abandoned by the banks of the Tiber River and left to fend for ourselves. Luckily, they were found by a she-wolf who took pity on them and fed them with her milk. Later a shepherd found them and took them home with him. He ended up raising them as his own children.
They grew up to be very strong and clever and decided to build a town on the spot where the shepherd had found them. Shortly after building the town, they had a big argument about who should be in charge. Romulus overpowered his brother Remus who died in the fight. Romulus then became the first king of this town which he named Rome, after himself.
Italy in 750 BCEItaly in 750 BCEItaly in 750 BCEItaly in 750 BCE
The Romans drove out the Etruscan ruler in 509 B.C.E.
(this date marks the founding of Rome)!
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
• Roman Republic began in 509 B.C.E.
• Republic: “thing of the people”. Gov’t in which some officials are chosen by the people voting.
• Republic prevented any 1 person from gaining too much power.
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
The Roman
Republic(509 BCE -
27 BCE)
• Roman Republic began in 509 B.C.E.
• Republic: “thing of the people”. Gov’t in which some officials are chosen by the people voting.
• Republic prevented any 1 person from gaining too much power.
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
The Roman
Republic(509 BCE -
27 BCE)
• Roman Republic began in 509 B.C.E.
• Republic: “thing of the people”. Gov’t in which some officials are chosen by the people voting.
• Republic prevented any 1 person from gaining too much power.
• Patricians: upper class who owned land.
• Plebeians: farmers, merchants, artisans, traders = most of Roman pop., had little influence in gov’t.
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
The Roman
Republic(509 BCE -
27 BCE)
Social Classes of Rome
• Roman Republic began in 509 B.C.E.
• Republic: “thing of the people”. Gov’t in which some officials are chosen by the people voting.
• Republic prevented any 1 person from gaining too much power.
• Patricians: upper class who owned land.
• Plebeians: farmers, merchants, artisans, traders = most of Roman pop., had little influence in gov’t.
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
Social Classes of Rome
• Patricians: upper class who owned land.
• Plebeians: farmers, merchants, artisans, traders = most of Roman pop., had little influence in gov’t.
• Senate: most powerful governing grp, served for life, made laws; all members were Patricians.
• 2 Consuls: elected by Senate; one supervised business of gov’t & other commanded army.
• Tribunes: officials who protected Plebeian interests; could veto laws.
• Veto: block a law from passing.
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
Social Classes of Rome
A Balanced
Gov’t
• Patricians: upper class who owned land.
• Plebeians: farmers, merchants, artisans, traders = most of Roman pop. w/little influence in gov’t.
• Senate: most powerful governing grp, served for life, made laws; all members were Patricians.
• 2 Consuls: elected by Senate; one supervised business of gov’t & other commanded army.
• Tribunes: officials who protected Plebeian interests; could veto laws.
• Veto: block a law from passing.
The Twelve Tables The Twelve Tables 450 B.C.E.450 B.C.E.
The Twelve Tables The Twelve Tables 450 B.C.E.450 B.C.E.
Providing political and socialrights for the plebeians.
Ancient Rome’s Ancient Rome’s GovernmentGovernment
Ancient Rome’s Ancient Rome’s GovernmentGovernment
The Roman Republic
2 Consuls(Rulers of Rome)
Senate(Representative body for
patricians)
Tribal Assembly(Representative body for
plebeians)
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:
A Balanced
Gov’t
Roman Society
Expansion in Italy
• Senate: most powerful governing grp of pple, served for life, made laws; all members were Patricians.
• 2 Consuls: elected by Senate; one supervised business of gov’t and other commanded army.
• Tribunes: officials who protected Plebeian interests; could veto laws.
• Veto: block a law from passing.
• Women – Finish notes TONIGHT• Education – (pgs. 130-131)
• Religion –
•
Ch.6, Sec. 1: Roman World Takes Shape 10/19/11
Cues: Notes:The Roman
Republic(509 BCE -27
BCE)
Social Classes of Rome
A Balanced Gov’t
Roman Society
Expansion in Italy
SUMMARY
• Roman Republic began in 509 B.C.E.
• Republic: “thing of the people”. Gov’t in which some officials are chosen by the people voting.
• Republic prevented any 1 person from gaining too much power.
• Patricians: upper class who owned land.
• Plebeians: farmers, merchants, artisans, traders = most of Roman pop., had little influence in gov’t.
• Senate: most powerful governing grp of pple, served for life, made laws; all members were Patricians.
• 2 Consuls: elected by Senate; one supervised business of gov’t and other commanded army.
• Tribunes: officials who protected Plebeian interests; could veto laws.
• Veto: block a law from passing.
• Women – • Education – • Religion –
Citizen-soldiers -
