1. EQ: Defend the statement--"Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. The Geography of Italy

2. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title Where I Learned It 2 Questions I have about the Roman Empire What I Know About The Roman Empire

3. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Introduction The Romans inspire awe, wonder, and interest for Americans. They are a paradox, however, because they were at the same time awesome and awful...... We think of them as having always been there, and always being powerful. The truth is, they teetered on the brink of annihilation several times. Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

4. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Introduction Most of us looks at Roman history through the lens of what we have in common with them.... A.Roman Calendar B.Roman Alphabet C.Love for huge spectator sports D.Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, French, many English words) E.Republican form of government...and we are horrified by how they are different from us (Nero, Colosseum, Caligula, Vomitorium, Politicians murdered in the streets.) Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

5. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Geography Where In The World Is Rome? Draw a map of the Italian Peninsula in your notes and label Italy, Alps, Mediterranean Sea... Rome is a city in Italy, which is on the Italian Peninsula, which is in Europe, and sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

6. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Geography "Rome was in a good place" 1.Centrally located...you have to do business with them--great for trade. 2.Protected from invasion by the water and the Alps in the north. 3.Piracy, hospitality, taxes and tolls. Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

7. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Geography The city of Rome was also in a good place....water source (Tiber) and close to sea. 7 hills protected Rome. Look at Textbook pg.47 and sketch a map of the city of Rome in your notes. Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

8. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." "Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city--the salubrious (favorable for health) hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy--all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great." --Livy, The Early History of Rome Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

9. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Geography "Rome was a good place" 1.Fantastic weather 2.Great natural resources (grapes, olives, cereal grains) Geography of Italy Lesson Title LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

10. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Title Notes Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

11. EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Check For Understanding Questions (CFU) 1.Why can it be said that Rome was IN a good place? 2. What are three crops that grew well in Italy? 3. What type of landform is Italy? 4. What 2 seas does it touch? Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

12. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Rome's Neighbors Big Idea: Our neighbors influence our culture (ex. Mexico) Romans didn't invent a bunch of stuff...they borrowed from others and perfected/enhanced it. Two of Rome's neighbors had a big impact on their culture-----the Etruscans and the Greeks Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title Etruscans Greeks

13. Study Questions Compare and contrast the contributions of the E's and G's on Roman culture. Which had a bigger impact? EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Rome's Neighbors Instructions: Create a T-Chart like this in your notes to keep track of the impact of Rome's neighbors. Etruscan Influences Greek Influences Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title 1.Arch 2.Sporting events 3.Metalworking 4.Realistic Sculpture 5.Engineering (aqueducts) 1.Monumental buildings 2.Mythology/Gods 3.Philosophy/Education 4.Writing 5.Sculpture 6.Drama/Theater

14. EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Check For Understanding Questions (CFU) 1.Which of the two cultures do you think had a bigger impact on the history of Rome? 2. What criteria are you using to make your decision? Geography of Italy LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Lesson Title

15. Study Questions EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Roman Values The earliest Romans were farmers. This is what was important to them. 1.Hardworking -- no such thing as the weekend 2.Respect tradition (mos mayorum) 3.Obedient service to gov. and military 4.Dedicated to the good of Rome 5.Hierarchical outlook on life -- who do I kiss up to? 6.Role of pater/father (pater familias, patricians, Jupiter, patron/client relationship) Geography of Italy Lesson Title LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.