Women in Ancient Politics: Aim: To have an overview understanding of Rome at the beginning of the Imperial Period. Agrippina the Younger Starter: Starter: Let’s get the usual bobbins stuck into books etc.

Big picture: WHEN are we studying? 750 BC- 509 BC 356 BC – 323 BC 31 BC – 14AD AD Kings of Rome Alexander the Great Augustus Agrippina

How had Rome changed since the Tarquins? Vastly! Look at your map Write on the 3 biggest PHYSICAL changes since 508 BC Big colour version coming up on next slide

Social Changes With an ever growing population the social structure became more rigid. There were distinct social classes and groups who all had an important place in Rome. Task: On your information sheet write a (max) 5 word summary for each group

Big picture changes… There were 2 major turning points in how Rome was ruled: The end of the Tarquins The end of the Civil War Both events shifted the balance of power in Rome. Julius Caesar- Trouble Maker

Look at your time line… Although in each version of government the Senate has some power, the key changes are to do with WHO ELSE has power. Task: Under the ‘key ideas’ section, add the statements on the following slide under the correct period.

The Kings ruled, but took advice from the Senate. There were originally 100 Senators. With no clear leader, the Senate ruled by majority vote. Many ordinary Romans believed the Senate just served their own interests. The Senate often agreed with wise actions of kings, but had to take action against bad kings. The Senate often failed to act quickly in times of emergency. After the Civil War, Augustus restored the Senate- but with him as Emperor. Augustus wanted to avoid being called ‘dictator for life’ like Julius Caesar. He needed to appease both the Patrician Senate and the Plebs.

The Kings ruled, but took advice from the Senate. There were originally 100 Senators. With no clear leader, the Senate ruled by majority vote. Many ordinary Romans believed the Senate just served their own interests. The Senate often agreed with wise actions of kings, but had to take action against bad kings. The Senate often failed to act quickly in times of emergency. After the Civil War, Augustus restored the Senate- but with him as Emperor. Augustus wanted to avoid being called ‘dictator for life’ like Julius Caesar. He needed to appease both the Patrician Senate and the Plebs. Kings Republic Emperor

Plenary Which social group holds most power in 31 BC when Augustus comes to power? Which social group has lost the most power when Augustus begins his reign? Can you summaries the key ideas of each period of Roman Rule?