Today’s Vocab
Romulus and Remus- Twin brothers of the God Mars who founded Rome
Republic- Form of government where representatives vote on issues
Patricians- Roman Landowners who held most of the power in the Republic
Plebians- Roman Commoners who made up most of the population but had little power
12 Tables- Written code of law that governed Roman society
Forum- Public meeting place where politics and business were conducted
Consuls- Leaders of Rome who directed the government
Senate- Made up of the Aristocracy who made the laws for Rome
When finished please work on the map activity and reading.
Rome
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BASED ON THE MAP OF ROME CAN YOU FIND ANY ANDAVTAGES TO THEIR GEOGRAPHY?
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HOW DID ROME’S GEOGRAPHY AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD THEM TO DOMINATE THE MEDITERRANEAN POLITICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY?
Geography and Early History of Rome
Where is Rome/Italy located? West of Greece
What body of water separates Rome from Greece? Adriatic Sea/Ionian Sea
What body of water lies South of Rome? Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of the major river in Italy? Tiber River
What are some major differences between Greek and Italian countryside? Italy has a lot of fertile land It gets a lot of rain Italy is easily accessible to Europe from the North
Based on what you know about the Geography of Greece and Rome where would you choose to live and why?
When was the city founded? 753 BC
Who was it founded by? Romulus and Remus
What did they decide to do? They decided to build a city.
It was Rome! How are they related?
They were twin sons of the God Mars and a Latin princess.
What is their story? How did they survive? They were abandoned at
birth and raised by a wolf.
Why did so many people migrate to live around Rome? What was offered to them? A great location on the Mediterranean Sea Fertile land
Who lived on the area around Rome in the past? Latin Shepherds around 1000 BC Greeks from 750-600 BC Etruscans after the Greeks in Northern Italy
How was Rome ruled around 600 BC? Etruscan King until 509 BC
After the last king, what type of government was formed? Where does the power lie? Republic Power lies in the hands of citizens who elect
their leaders
So who had a say in the Republic and what rights did they have?
Citizens Right to Vote
Patricians-Aristocratic landowners
-Had most of the Power-Inherited Power and
Social Status
Plebians-Common farmers,
artisans, and merchants
-Majority of population-Couldn’t hold any
important government positions
-Could elect tribunes (protected rights of
plebians from unfair acts of patricians)
-Additional pressure would also get them
more rights-12 Tables
The Forum
“Res Public” Public Affairs
Republic Citizens have the right to
select their leaders
Forum Drained swamp-public
meeting place
12 Tables Written law code forced by
lower class
Consuls How many? 2 Duties: Direct government and in
charge of army Term limit: 1 year
Senate Made up of what class? Aristocracy Duties: Legislature (make the laws) Term limit: Life
The Assemblies Centuriate Assembly: Made
laws-upper class Tribal Assembly: Made laws-
lower class Dictator
When can he be used? Crisis For how long? 6 months
ROMAN ARMY
Soldiers organized into large military units called Legions Legions had 5000
soldiers (infantry) Group of Cavalry
supported each Legion (Horses)
Legion was divided into smaller groups of 80 soldiers called Centuries
Military was key factor in Rome’s rise to power
Rome valued a strong military
All Landowning citizens were required to serve
Certain political offices required 10 years of military service
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
REFLECTION
1. Compare and Contrast a republic and a democracy?
2. Why do you think the Romans created a Republic?
3. What were the benefits of Roman Geography?
4. What were the 2 social classes of Rome?5. What is the significance of the 12 Tables?
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