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2. Review Italian Geography Romulus and Remus

3. Essential Question What is a Republic and how did the Roman Republic function?

4. Rome’s Early Kings Romulus is first King of Rome (753 BCE) ◦ After that, Rome had Etruscans Kings  They built huge temples and Rome’s first sewer  Last King was overthrown in 509 BCE

5. After Roman Monarchy The nobles set up a Republic ◦ A government where people elect leaders to govern them  Each leader was limited to one year per term

6. Activity: Draw the Following Table: Read pg 298-299 Describe the internal and external challenges the Roman Republic Faced Challenges to the Republic Challenges from the Outside:Challenges from the Inside:

7. Government During War Rome is lead by a dictator during times of difficult wars ◦ Rulers with absolute power ◦ One important dictator was Cincinnatus

8. Roman Society Class system divided into two ◦ Plebeians  Common People ◦ Patricians  Powerful Nobles who controlled all government

9. Activity: You are a Plebeian or Patrician Read the pg 299 Table Write a one paragraph argument on why you should have more power in government (Plebeians) or why your group should stay in power (Patricians) In 8 Minutes, debate the other side in your group.