Located in the central Mediterranean, Rome’s location was ideal: Persia Located in the central Mediterranean, Rome’s location was ideal: Far away from powerful empires to the east: Persians and Egyptians. Rome was eventually able to maintain control of the entire Mediterranean basin. Egypt

2. What 1 land barrier and 1 water barrier offered Rome protection from outside invaders? 3. Located near a river on fertile land, Rome produced many goods.  How did Romans trade with most foreign lands? ESSENTIAL QUESTION: (Use the answers from the questions above to answer the following question) How was geographic location important to the economic, social, and political development of ancient Rome? 6A

6B Use same info as in 5B but change the names (ex. Zeus = Jupiter) 6C What were two other responsibilities of Roman citizens during the Roman Republic?  

Social Structure in the Roman Republic Citizens Non-Citizens

How did the government of the Roman Republic become more democratic in its decision making? Rome United States Type of government & definition Executive Legislative Judicial Legal Code

Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (264 – 146 B.C.E.) Cause: 2nd Punic War: Result: Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (264 – 146 B.C.E.) 1st Punic War: 3rd Punic War:

Why was Rome able to conquer Carthage and then go on to extend its influence across the entire Mediterranean basin and much of Western Europe?

Causes for the Decline of the Roman Republic Why did slave labor on farms increase as the Roman Republic expanded? Why did small farmers become unemployed & move to cities? Why did Julius Caesar & the Roman Senate fight in a civil war? Economic Problems: How did military conquests alter economic and social life in Rome?

Basics of Christianity Description Religion it originated from Number of gods Founder Holy Book Rules/Moral Code Messiah Life after death

Reasons Christianity Spread Throughout the Roman Empire Paul Martyrs Popularity

Impact of the Church on the Late Roman Empire 1. What was the impact of the early Church in the late Roman Empire? Impact of the Church on the Late Roman Empire Cause Effect

Many Roman emperors tried to save the empire Many Roman emperors tried to save the empire.  Toward its end, it was divided into East and West by Emperor Diocletian.  Later, Emperor Constantine founded a new capital in the East and called it Constantinople.

Decline of the Western Roman Empire Causes Description using DETAILED SENTENCES Geographic Size Economy Military Moral Decay Political Problems Invasion