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THE HISTORY

Until the 7th century

OF ITALY

By Helen Lee 7(2)

ITALY,

Italy

  • culturally and economically developed country

  • historical events widely influenced European cultures

=>center of power&religion

  • considered birthplace of Western civilization

INTRODUCTION

The Roman Period

THE ROMAN PERIOD

Architecture

  • Romans were skilled builders who designed new ways to build.
  • Romans were the creators of concrete

Architecture

Romance Languages

  • Many European languages are developed from Latin, and are classified as Romance languages.

  • The wide expansion of Rome caused the spread of this common feature in different countries

Language

Christianity Spreads

-Romans first persecuted Christian believers.

-Later, Christianity became Rome's one and only religion, and due to Rome's great power.

-The disciples and apostles played an important role in spreading Christianity around Rome.

Christianity

The Political System

Ancient Rome

Different political systems of Ancient Rome affected the modern society in different ways

Roman Kingdom

Roman Empire

Roman Republic

-initial system of monarchy

and type of political system before the Italian Republic

-equal to Italy's current political system

-developed into modern day democracy

-Rome gained more power and influence over Europe.

-organized power&educational system

-under the Roman Empire,

development cause change

Justinian's Code

Uniform code of law written by the Byzantine emperor Justinian. It is based on Roman laws, and many of the laws still are the basis of modern laws.

The Middle Ages

THE MIDDLE AGES

8th-14th century

Collapse of the Roman Empire

Collapse of the Roman Empire

The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 CE, when many different tribes, or 'barbarians' invaded.

The picture shows the forces attacking into the Roman Empire, and their different routes.

Reforming and strengthening the Church

When two leaders named Clovis and Charlemagne invaded into the Roman/Frankish empire, they converted into Christianity, and this conversion spread Christianity to a wider population.

  • expanded empire to where Christianity has yet not spread
  • reforms that gave Church more authority

Collapse of the Roman Empire

'Effects on the Church'

Drawings of Charlemagne and Clovis I (left to right)

Crusades

Effects of the Crusades (1095-1492)

Although most of them weren't quite of a success, the crusades increased trade with Asian countries, giving Christians an opportunity to learn more about diplomatic skills and interact with other cultures.

Also, Christian hostility towards Jews continue(not on a serious level), until this date.

(According to jpost.com, many Italians have a negative opinion towards Jews)

The Renaissance

(1300-1600 CE)

THE RENAISSANCE

-advocating period of 'rebirth' for European arts, science and new ideas

-period that established Italy's reputation as country of artistic and scientific development

14th-17th century

Leonardo Da Vinci

(1452-1519)

Da Vinci was a gifted artist and scientist. As well as drawing many famous paintings, he also accomplished many achievements in aspects of science, such as the dissection of the human body.

Leonardo Da Vinci

The pictures show Mona Lisa, Da Vinci's most famous painting as well as a diagram of a foetus in his/her mother's womb.

Galileo Galilei

(1564-1642)

Galileo was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer. He contributed greatly in aspects of science, inventing new things and presenting new theories.

Galileo Galilei

Picture of Galileo's telescope; his most famous invention

Francesco Petrarch

Francesco Petrarch

(1304-1374)

Francesco Petrarch was a poet and writer of the Italian Renaissance who developed his own kind of literature, such as his sonnets. His pieces of literature are studied widely in English classes and are sources of creative imagination during the Renaissance.

Italian Revolution

Early Modern Italy

The Italian revolution in 1848 started for demand of fair treatment towards every citizens.

This created a sense of individual rights in unified Italy, and

built the bold

characteristics

of the Italian

culture.

CONNECTION TO THE MODERN SOCIETY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS

Summary of the History of Italy

By 1946, Italy developed into what we now call 'modern Italy,' the Italian Republic.

Throughout history, Italy was home to many important civilizations, including the Romans, Greeks, and Franks. The settlement and fusion of these flourishing cultures through a series of continuous invasions developed into the diverse Italian customs.

pictures from:

  • https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/leonardo-da-vinci-master-of-art-and-science/
  • https://www.ancient.eu/Justinian_I/
  • https://www.ancient.eu/article/835/fall-of-the-western-roman-empire/
  • https://www.kisspng.com/png-star-of-david-judaism-symbol-clip-art-jewish-holid-1027432/preview.html
  • https://www.wikipedia.org/
  • http://www.historyforkids.net/images/Clovis.jpg
  • https://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/galileo_telescope.jpg

Information from:

-history textbook & ancient.eu

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