1. Ancient Rome Review

2. Rise of Rome Conquered Greece Spread out among Europe conquering lands
Adopted many of their traditions
Spread out among Europe conquering lands
Offered citizenship to those who were conquered
Spoke Latin
Strong patrician class (wealthy), and weak plebian class (poor)

3. People to Know Romulus founded Rome
Remus was the twin brother of Romulus
Emperor Hadrian built a wall around the Roman empire

4. More People
Christianity was made the official religion by the emperor Constantine
The major holy book in Christianity is called the bible, it speaks of a messiah who will be sent from God to save the people
Julius Caesar ended the Roman Republic
Caesar Augustus began a period of peace in Rome called Pax Romana, meaning peace in Rome

5. Government in Rome Republic: Nation governed by the people
Dictator: A ruler with absolute power
Empire: A state uniting many territories under one rule
Three Branches
Senate: an assembly of elders who made laws
Assembly: a group of average citizens to have representation in the government
Consulus:2 leaders elected by the assembly

6. Roman Law
Roman laws were recorded in the 12 tables that were posted in the forum for all citizens to see
The catch was that not all Romans could read, mostly just the law makers and government members themselves

7. Slavery Many were taken from conquered towns
They taught the Roman schools
Helped build most of the major architecture in the Roman empire (roads, aqueducts, and buildings)

8. Architecture Roman Baths Place to hangout, very social
Similar to today’s water parks

9. Architecture Aqueducts Large structures used to
Carry water from a high
place in the country to a
city

10. Architecture Coliseum Then A huge oval-shaped amphitheater use for
gladiator fights
Now

11. Rome v. USA In what ways are the United States and Rome similar?
In what ways are they different?

12. Fall of Rome Lack of sound leadership
They didn’t have a proper way to elect leaders. This caused most of the leaders to be killed and the position taken over by others seeking power
Breaks in the army, causing lost of land
Misuse of money and finances
Bribing soldiers, parties, stealing from the treasury
Eventually Rome fell to the barbarians AKA: Visigoth’s
Why Do some people feel like Rome never really fell?