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Ancient Rome: A Mosaic Is A Picture or Design Made of Small Pieces of Colored Stone, Glass, or Brick

Ancient Rome was a vast empire that lasted from approximately 500 BCE to 450 CE. The Roman civilization began in Italy and expanded throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Romans were a diverse group made up of people from conquered cultures who were unified under Roman rule. The Roman Republic had a system of checks and balances between the Senate, assemblies, consuls, and tribunes. Rome's military power and engineering abilities allowed it to construct major projects and expand its territory. Over time, the Roman Republic transitioned into a Roman Empire as power became concentrated under emperors like Julius Caesar. The Roman Empire left a significant cultural and legal legacy that continues to influence modern society.

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Ancient Rome: A Mosaic Is A Picture or Design Made of Small Pieces of Colored Stone, Glass, or Brick

Ancient Rome was a vast empire that lasted from approximately 500 BCE to 450 CE. The Roman civilization began in Italy and expanded throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Romans were a diverse group made up of people from conquered cultures who were unified under Roman rule. The Roman Republic had a system of checks and balances between the Senate, assemblies, consuls, and tribunes. Rome's military power and engineering abilities allowed it to construct major projects and expand its territory. Over time, the Roman Republic transitioned into a Roman Empire as power became concentrated under emperors like Julius Caesar. The Roman Empire left a significant cultural and legal legacy that continues to influence modern society.

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Ancient Rome

A mosaic is a picture or design made of small pieces of colored stone, glass, or brick.

Basic Facts

Who were the Romans?

Included all people living under a unified government located in the city of Rome A very diverse empire made up of people of different cultureswhat is culture? Roman govt. unified these groups; govt allowed conquered to keep their culture as long as they were loyal and paid taxesbecame romanized

Roman Mosaic of Alexander the Great

What is Rome?

Great empirelasted for 1,000 years

Basic Facts

Where was the Roman civilization?

Began on the Italian peninsula and expanded to Europe, Africa, and Asia City of Romelocated on Tiber river protected the city from sea invasions; encouraged trade City of Rome outgrew itself and could not provide for itself; getting more land for food became a priority for the government Farmershighly respected by Romans

Roman Realistic Portraits

When was Roman Civilization?

Years of the civilization 500 BCE-450 CE

Roman Government

Roman Republic

What is a republic? Who were the people?

Patricianswealthy landowners and aristocrats; citizen of Rome Plebeians (plebs)all other people (rich, middle class, & poor); citizen of Rome Slaves/Foreignerscould become a plebeian after serving in the army

Roman Government

Checks & Balances

Legislative Branch

Senate (Patricians only) + 3 Assemblies (Plebs)

Senateappoints consuls; controlled finances and military commands; sent laws to assemblies
Assembliesvoted on laws; appointed tribunes 2 Consuls + Tribunes Consulspower to veto each others actions; lead the army; can become dictator for 6 months in emergencies
A cameo is a relief of alternating layers of stone. Cameos might show a person or a god or goddess.

Executive

Roman Government

MilitaryRoman Legions

Warfare was constant. Why?

Expansion was necessary to sustain the society Aristocrats used war to start political careers Plebs used war to get access to foreign lands; display civic pride Soldiers used war to get land and loot

Glorified victory Effective military


Showed no mercy in battle Trained well; very disciplined Soldiers served for a long period of time

Roman Culture

The Ideal Roman

A farmerpractical, virtuous, conservative, disciplined, devoted to duty, public service and his family

Culture/Traditions

Conquered the Greeks, but Romans adopt many aspects of Greek culture

The Pantheon was a temple to worship all the gods.

The outside of the Pantheon had two major parts: the portico and the dome.

The Greatness of Rome

1st Engineering Armymajor construction projects like roads and bridges Practical Inventionsaqueducts; roads, heated public baths, indoor plumbing; fireman and police Toleranceallowed conquered people to retain their culture
The Colosseum was built for entertainment, such as gladiatorial fights and mock naval battles. It was made of concrete and stone. It seated up to 50,000 people.

The Republic becomes an Empire

Problems in the Republic

Big gap between the rich and the poor

What is an empire? How does Rome become an empire?

Julius Caesar becomes a popular leader.


Many military victories; army loved him Spent money on projects to help regular people Enemies of JC told him not to come back to Rome Conquers Rome with the Roman army Becomes dictator

Roman Empire

JC as dictator

Gave land to the poor Took power from the Senate and gave to the assemblies

Jobs for unemployed


Gave citizenship rights to people in provinces Treated like a god

JC assassinated No plan for who rules nextcivil war developed

Roman Empire

Expands and includes over 60 million people Pax Romana200 years of peace Fall of Rome

Weaknesses from inside Invasions from outside

Legacy of Rome

Why does Rome matter?


Latin Languageromance languages (French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) Roman Art and Architecture

Dome Arch Written to strengthen the rights of citizens Should be fair and equally apply to all people in the empire Innocent until proven guilty

Roman LawLaw of 12 Tables


Burden of proof rests with the accuser, not the accused


Punish actions, not thoughts Unfair laws can be set aside

Preserves Greek Culture

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