1. BELLWORK
What were Phillip II’s three goals as king of Macedonia? Which of these goals accomplished? How?
Explain how Alexander the Great defeated Persia.
What happened to the Macedonian empire after Alexander’s death?
After looking at the list of Alexander’s accomplishments, which do you think was his greatest achievement? Why? Explain!
THINKER: In your opinion, why is Alexander the Great considered one of the best leaders in history? Explain!

3. An Introduction to Rome

4. DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU ALREADY KNOW A LOT ABOUT ANCIENT ROME?
WELL IT’S TRUE!

5. DOES ANYTHING LOOK FAMILIAR?

6. HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BEFORE?

7. ARE WE STUDYING GREECE AGAIN?

8. WHY DO WE STUDY ANCIENT ROME?
We study the Romans because…
They made very important contributions in architecture and government.
Our own culture reflects parts of Ancient Roman culture.
Language and art

9. WHERE ON EARTH IS ROME?

10. WHY IS THE GEOGRAPHY OF ROME IMPORTANT?
Rome, with its central location on the Italian peninsula, was able to extend its influence over the entire Mediterranean.

11. THE GEOGRAPHY OF ROME
The Alps
ROME
Greece
Egypt

12. HOW DID GEOGRAPHY HELP THE ROMANS?
– Located in the center of the Mediterranean
– Far away from eastern empires, but accessible from Europe
– Large amount of fertile land
– Alps (Mts.): provided natural protection.
– Mediterranean Sea: Gave protection, allowed for trade.
Basically, Rome’s place in the world kept it safe
from harm, but allowed it to interact with
other people.

13. TRADE AND INFLUENCE

14. LET’S RECAP…..

15. MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Just like the Greeks, the Romans used myths and legends to explain the history of their region.
Why do you think people believed these stories in ancient Rome?

16. Myths and Legends
Most of the myths and legends in ancient Rome centered around their gods and goddesses.
They were polytheistic!

17. THE LEGEND OF ROMULUS AND REMUS

18. According to Roman legend a princess named Rhea Sylvia had twin boys by Mars, the god of war. A jealous uncle who had stolen the throne from her father ordered her twins to be drowned in the Tiber River.

19. Fortunately, a servant had pity on the twins and placed them in a basket. Eventually, the basket washed onto the shore and the twins were discovered by a female wolf. The wolf nursed and protected the babies for a short time before they were found by a shepherd. The shepherd then raised the twins.

20. When Romulus and Remus became adults, they decided to found (or set up) a city where the wolf had discovered them. The brothers fought over exactly where the city should be built, and as a result, Remus was killed by his brother. Without Remus, Romulus became the sole founder of the new city and named it Rome. The date given for the founding of Rome was 753 BC.

21. BELIEVE IT, OR NOT?
What parts of the story seem too unlikely to be true?
If the legend does not explain how the city was really founded, why do you think Rome was built?

22. Although the Legend of Romulus and Remus
makes it seem as if Rome was built in a day, the
truth is probably very different.
It is more likely that…
Groups, like the Latins, settled along the Tiber river in 1000 B.C.
In 600 B.C. Greek settlers established several cities  trade & spread of ideas
In order to be safer from invasions, the settlements joined together as one.

23. However, regardless of how Rome was founded, thank goodness for the contributions of the Ancient Romans!
Architecture, government, law, art, language, calendar, etc.

24. Finish Macedonian Cartoon