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AP Rome Intro
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Take a minute to write down your thoughts to the following:
- What do you think of when you hear the word "Rome"?
- Where do we hear Rome mentioned in modern society?
- What comparisons can be made to ancient Rome and the U.S. today?
- Sea location
Protection
Access to trade
- Protected by mountains to the north
- Rich Soil
- Mild Climate
- Fairly Spacious
- River ways, Tiber
- "Some" natural resources
Birth of the Republic:
- Romans overthrow Etruscans 509 B.C.
- Set up Republic - State governed by elected officials
ROME
http://literacy.kent.edu/Minigrants/Cinci/romanchart.htm
HW:
- Do you think the legend of Romulus and Remus holds any truth?
- What might be the point of the legend even if it is entirely false?
- What legends are associated with the birth of the United States?
- Create a visual representation of either the legend of early Rome, or early America.
Founding of Rome: The Legend
- 735B.C.
- Romulus and Remus
- Latins
- Etruscans
- Built Rome's first city walls and sewer
- Introduced the arch
- Helped shape government
- Introduced gladiator games & chariot races
- Influenced painting & sculpture
Geography:
Pats & Plebs
What can you see about the geography of Rome that may have contributed to the building of an empire?
Patricians:
- Heads of aristocratic families
- Controlled - politics, religion, economy, military (everything)
- Power in $$$
Plebeians:
- Common people
- Refuse to fight - want rights
- Power in ##'s
Result: Plebeian Council
- Oversee and protect the rights of the Plebeians
- Right to elect Tribune
- Right to Veto
Twelve Tables
- Center of Roman Constitution
- Laws applicable to ALL citizens
- Posted in public view
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