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Unit 5: Ancient Rome
Ch 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA1D9wd29jI
Roman Gods
• Types of Gods: Numina, Lares, Penates• Myths and Their Affects on Social Values• How they were worshipped: Religious leaders
(Augurs) and practices (laraniums and haru spicy)
• The Affects of Religion on Government and Society: Theocracy and Syncretism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cOWblvroVQ
• Natives to Northern Italy • Known for metal work ,
engineering skills, and their dark religion
• Helped shape city into full potential
• Connected Rome to everywhere else and improved agriculture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYs2n1WIMEk (part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Ze8nYzOrQ&feature=related (part 2)
Kings to Democracy
Etruscan kings become corrupt Civil war breaks out: Romans vs.
Etruscans Romans win, swear never to have a king
again Now citizens will vote in elections
The Roman Republic Social classes of Rome:
the Patricians and Plebeians.
The two Consuls: Judges that serve for one year with a large amount of power.
The Assembly: A branch of government controlled by Plebeians.
The Senate: 300 members were the advisors, and ran the tax industry.
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Weakening of Republic
Gap between rich and poor grows Senate becomes corrupt Plebeians revolt and cause civil war Important people are strong military
leaders
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Ides of March• It was unclear if Julius knew of any plot to murder him
on March 15, but he was not oblivious to the dangers of that day.
• Brutus, one of the leaders in The Liberators conspiracy group and also a deceitful friend of Julius’.
• Brutus killed Caesar due to jealousy and the fear of Caesar wiping out the Republic.
• His murder had a huge impact on Rome and eventually led to Rome’s Empire and Republic collapsing.
Augustus• Adopted by Julius
Caesar, First Roman Emperor.
• Brought 40 years of peace to Rome.
• Went down in history for determination and perseverance.
• Dies at 76, Became a God.
Tiberius and CaligulaTiberius and Caligula
• Tiberius becoming heir • Caligula’s strives • Their connection • Tiberius’ reign
Nero
• Nero was the fifth emperor of the Roman empire, he reduced taxes, banned capital punishment, and allowed slaves to sue unjust owners.
• Nero’s kindness was mostly a facade, he killed innocent people at random, and seducing married women later in hid reign.
• His relationship with his own mother later worsened from her harsh, and controlling treatment in past. After attempting to kill her subtly and failing, he sent soldiers to kill her.
• For his evil deeds, Nero was declared public enemy by the senate. He ran away and killed himself so no one else could.
Constantine I• “Edict of Milan” • Power hunger • Chose Constantinople as Capital of Roman
Empire • Attacked Franks for more land
Pompeii• Pompeii, a city near Naples of Italy• Mt. Vesuvius erupted near Pompeii• Archeologists have found body casts of humans and
animals • A man Pliny witnessed the disaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn14wkg0mhM (Pompeii 1)
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Colosseum
• Very expensive and large
• Constructed for entertainment purposes
• Events held in it were linked to Christianity
• Destroyed three times: two lightning strikes and an earthquake; reconstructed each time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3v3GfLnQX8 (Engineering an Empire)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1hZxsXGFo (Colosseum)
Roman Contributions Language (Latin) Apian Way: road system
Connected the whole empire Aqueducts: water transportation
Gave running water to all of Rome Sewage: Cloaca Maxima
Still works, sends runoff to Tiber River Roman Forum (all gov’t)
Concrete: waterproof Built permanent piers and bridges
Architecture: arch Strong, less material