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4 The Etruscans Originally from Anatolia Colonized Roman regions Society declines late 6 th c. BCE Greek maritime attacks Celtic invasions from north
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7 Social Conflict Patricians (aristocrats) Plebeians (commoners) Major class conflict 5 th c. BCE Plebeians allowed to elect tribunes for representation Rights expanded through 3 rd c. BCE Yet 6-month appointments of dictators
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9 Expansion of the Republic Dominated Etruscans Took over iron industry 5 th -4 th c. BCE Expansion via military threat and incentives Tax exemptions Trade privileges Citizenship
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 11 Punic Wars Conflict with Carthage, 264 – 164 BCE Three major wars over Sicilian grain supply 1st war -Rome built a navy 2nd war-Hannibal crossed the Alps with elephants 3rd war- Rome destroys Carthage Rome dominates Mediterranean by middle of 2 nd C. BCE
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 12 Imperial Expansion and Domestic Problems Land distribution Perennial problem Development of large latifundia Unfair competition for smaller landholders
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 14 The Gracchi Brothers Tiberius and Gaius Attempted to limit land holdings of aristocrats Assassinated Development of private armies made up of landless peasants Gaius Marius (with reformers) Lucius Cornelius Sulla (with aristocrats)
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 15 Civil War 87 BCE Gaius Marius takes Rome Lucius Cornelius Sulla drives Marius out 83 BCE Reign of terror follows
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 16 Julius Caesar Nephew of Marius Escapes Sulla’s terror Relatively young, well-timed trip abroad Rises to popularity Public spectacles, victories in Gaul Attacks Rome 49 BCE Names self Dictator for life in 46 BCE
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 18 Caesar’s Policies Centralized military, governance under personal control Redistribution of land to war veterans, other allies Major building projects reduce urban unemploymnent Extended citizenship to provinces Aristocrats threatened, assassinate Caesar in 44 BCE
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 20 Augustus’ Administration Monarchy disguised as a republic Increasing centralization of political, military power Stabilized empire Death in 14 CE
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 21 Expansion and Integration of Empire Roman occupation of increasingly remote areas Gaul, Germany, Britain, Spain Coordination of crop production, transport of natural resources Developed infrastructure, cities emerge
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 23 Pax Romana: “Roman Peace” CE Facilitated trade, communication Roadwork Curbs, drainage, milestones Postal service
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 24 Roman Law Twelve Tables, c. 450 BCE Adapted to diverse populations under Roman Rule Innocent until proven guilty Right to challenge accusers in court
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 25 Commercial Agriculture and Trade Latifundia: production for export Regional specialization increases Integration of Empire-wide economy Mediterranean Sea: Mare Nostrum, “our sea”
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 26 The City of Rome Cash flow Taxes, tribute, spoils, commerce Massive construction projects Statuary, monumental architecture, aqueducts Technology: concrete
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 27 Roman Attractions Imported goods Underground sewage Circus Maximus 250,000 spectators Colosseum Gladitorial Games
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 28 Family and Society Pater Familias: “father of the family” Right to arrange marriages, sell children into slavery Women not allowed to inherit property Rarely enforced
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 29 Wealth and Social Change Newly rich challenge aristocracy Yet poor class increasing in size Distraction: “Bread and Circuses”
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 30 Slavery 2 nd c. CE: estimated at 1/3 of Empire population Customary manumission at age 30 Agricultural work, quarries, mines Chain labor Revolt under Spartacus, 73 BCE
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 31 Roman Deities Polytheistic Major gods Tutelary deities Absorption of gods from other cultures
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 32 Cicero and Stoicism Marcus Tullius Cicero ( BCE) Major orator, writer Influenced by Greek thought Proponent of Stoicism
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 33 Mithraism From Zoroastrian myth: god of Sun, light Roman version emphasizes strength, courage, discipline Women not admitted into cult Appealed to military Cult of Isis also popular
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 34 Judaism in Early Rome Jewish monotheism at odds with most ancient cultures Refusal to recognize state gods Repeated Jewish rebellions Romans finally crush Jewish self-governance in Jewish Wars (66-70 CE)
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 36 The Essenes Messianic Jewish Cult Baptism Ascetic lifestyle Dead Sea Scrolls
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Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 38 Jesus’ Early Followers Belief in Jesus’ resurrection, divine nature Title Christ: “Anointed One” Teachings recorded in New Testament
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 39 Paul of Tarsus Extends teachings far beyond Jewish circles Intensive travel, missionary activity
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 40 Early Christian Communities Local leaders: Bishops Regional variation in doctrine and ritual Nature of resurrection Role of women Gradual acceptance of core texts
Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Permission Required for Reproduction or Display. 41 Growth of Early Christianity Roman persecution Yet dramatic expansion of Christianity Especially with dispossessed, disenfranchised classes Urban poor women