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The Rise of Rome

The Rise of Rome. Why is Rome so important?. The Roman Republic was a model for many present-day democracies. Their architecture is still a major influence on how buildings are constructed today. Destiny. They believed that they were meant to rule the world.

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The Rise of Rome

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  1. The Rise of Rome

  2. Why is Rome so important? • The Roman Republic was a model for many present-day democracies. • Their architecture is still a major influence on how buildings are constructed today.

  3. Destiny • They believed that they were meant to rule the world. “…spare the conquered and put down the proud.”

  4. Geography • Peninsula – surrounded by water on three sides. • Protected by the Alps of the North. • 1000 km long and 200 km wide. • Apennine mountains and rivers make it difficult to travel. A small settlement in the Tiber River Valley became the greatest city on earth.

  5. Growth • Three geographical factors contributed to the growth of the empire. • The mild climate and good farming, seclusion from the rest of Europe and central position in the Mediterranean.

  6. The Etruscans • Lived in the North. • Sophisticated • Like the Egyptians, their tombs tell us much about their customs. • Elaborate banquets, gladiatorial combat, chariot races.

  7. Traders • The Early Etruscans, The Greeks and The Carthaginians were the only competitive forces in the Mediterranean. • It was a highly profitable relationship.

  8. The Kings of Rome Romulus – 753-715 BCE Fought and killed his brother for the thrown.

  9. The Kings of Rome L. TarquiniusPriscus 616-579 BCE First Etruscan King Built Rome’s first sewer system

  10. The Kings of Rome Tarquin the Proud The Last Etruscan King His son raped a aristocratic woman and sparked a rebellion in 509 BCE

  11. The Fading of Etruscan Power • With their last king banished from Rome, the Etruscan people were absorbed into the powerful new republic that emerged.

  12. Assignment • Read in your texts pages 168-172 (up to The Punic Wars) • Evaluate the Structure of the Roman Republic. Does it have an even balance of power? What measures are in place to ensure that the system works the way it was intended to?

  13. The Roman Republic Assemblies (Comitia Centuriata– Assembly of Centuries • Before the expulsion of the last Etruscan King, kings of Rome were advised by the men who owned the most land – Senate. • Assembly of Centuries were five groups of male citizens segregated according to wealth. The wealthiest voted first – those who owned no land voted last. • They passed laws presented by senior magistrates.

  14. The roman Republic • The 30 divisions of citizens from the three clans: the Ramnes, Luceres, and Tities. • No real purpose – confirmed the rights of the Magistrate. Assemblies – Comitia Curiata

  15. The Roman Republic • Consisted of any member of a tribe that could vote (enfranchised). • Could pass lass on behalf of all the people including the aristocrats. Assemblies – The ComtiaTributa(The Assembly of Tribes)

  16. The Roman Republic • Aristocrats (wealthy land owners) could not be members. • Their votes were enforced by the law. CconciliumPlebis (The Plebeian Trial Council)

  17. Magistrates • 2 Consuls were elected by the Assembly of Centuries. • One could veto (“I forbid”) • These positions were held for 1 year. • A dictator could be appointed for 6 months in a time of war. Consuls

  18. Magistrates • The Preators were the second most powerful men. • It was their job to administer justice. Praetors

  19. Magistrates • Censors were former Consuls who held office for 5 years. • They had to keep track of all the citizens. • The word ‘censor’ comes from the second job of the censors which was to oversee public morality. Censors

  20. Magistrates • Assist the consuls • Maintenance of roads, public executions, water, and official standards of measure. CurulianAediles

  21. magistrates • Queastors were in charge of the finances. Queastors

  22. Representatives • Two plebians (people who did not own land and where not aristocracy) were elected by Plebian Concilium. • The could veto decisions made by the Consuls ConciliumPlebis

  23. Read • The Punic Wars (172-173) • Expansion (174-176) • Conflict at Home: Dissatisfaction in the Republic & Citizenship • What role did Carthage play in the expansion of Rome? • What was the importance of the colony? • What attempts were made to please the people of the Empire? Readings Questions

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