Rise of Rome.

Aim: How did Geography influence the expansion of the Roman Empire? Do Now: Read the “Story of Romulus and Remus” Answer Questions 1-4

Student Group Work In pairs, answer documents on the Roman Empire. Think-Pair-Share: Answer the questions in complete sentences

Aim: How was Roman society organized? Do Now: Copy the vocabulary Republic: government in which citizens have the right to vote Patrician: aristocrat landowner Plebeian: farmer, artisan, or merchant (commoner) Tribune: official who helped the plebeians protect their rights Consul: official who was like a king Senate: aristocratic branch of Rome’s government Dictator: leader with absolute power

Student Debrief As we go through the slides, please fill in your notes Review from yesterday

The Roman Empire

Protection The Alps and the Mediterranean Sea provided protection for Rome

The Beginning According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus (twin brothers)

Lucky Number 7 Rome was built on seven rolling hills at a curve on the Tiber River –This strategic location in the middle of the Italian Peninsula gave Rome fertile soil.

Control of Rome In the beginning 3 groups inhabited Rome: 1. Latins 2. Greeks 3. Etruscans

Greek Influence Greeks established 50 colonies (settlements) in Italy These cities became busy with trade Brought Italy and Rome in closer contact with Greece Greeks taught Romans how to grow grapes and olives

The Etruscans Native to Northern Italy They were skilled metalworkers and engineers Strongly influenced Roman civilization

Class work In groups of 4, students with complete the graphic organizer regarding Roman life We will complete the first one as a class on Geography (as a review) When we have finished we will then share our answers

Homework Complete the Roman Republic Handout Questions 1-3

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