1. What We Know So Far About Rome

2. Rome was Founded by? There are two theories: Romulus and Remus Abandoned and raised by “shewolf” or herder Aeneas Trojan war hero. Set sail after Greeks captured Troy. Sailed up Tiber river and married local King’s Daughter Teamed up with the Latins to form Rome Go to Smart Presentation Go to Smart Presentation

3. The Etruscans Big bad king’s. Not really what the Romans wanted. Through trade and learning to work with metal the Etruscans became super rich! One ruling family was so bad the Romans rebelled. They then set up a “Republic” where the leaders were elected. Go to Smart Presentation.

4. The Republic Government was much like ours. Senate, Praetors, Council of Plebes, Dictator, Consuls Became strong and expanded territory because of their great soldiers LegionsLegionaries

5. Social Classes Patricians = Wealthy land owners Plebeians = Common folks

6. Roman Law 12 Tables Rule of Law All treated equally under the law Innocent until proven guilty Defend your self before a judge Judge must consider evidence

7. Punic Wars 1 st Punic War: Fought over? ___________________ Who won? 2 nd Punic War: Fought over? __________________ Who won? 3 rd Punic War: Fought over? __________________ Who Won?

8. Progress???

9. Julius Caesar Caesar and two buddies form the first “Triumvirate” A ruling party of three The Plebeians loved Caesar. He set up reforms to help them Shakespeare: Wrote plays… specifically one about Caesar. Go to Caesar video

10. Entertainment Things were not well for all Romans so the leaders tried to distract the masses with entertainment… These were called “Bread and Circuses” The Coliseum Video Circus Maximus Video