1. Early Republic Legal System and Achievements

2. City on Seven Hills Latin's Settled along the Tiber River

3. City on Seven Hills Romulus and Remus –Mother was Latin woman, Father was Mars (god of war)

4. Romans EtruscansShared peninsula with the Etruscans

5. Romans Romans learnedRomans learned –Alphabet

6. Romans EtruscansShared peninsula with the Etruscans Romans learnedRomans learned –Alphabet –Arch construction

7. Romans EtruscansShared peninsula with the Etruscans Romans learnedRomans learned –Alphabet –Arch construction –Gods and Goddesses

8. Roman - Latins Romans conquer Romans conquer – 509 BC - Latins drive out the Etruscans Greek City States

9. Roman - Latins Romans conquer Romans conquer – 509 BC - Latins drive out the Etruscans Greek City States Success due to diplomacySkillful diplomacy Well trained army –Roman Legion –Roman Legion – 5000 man units –Loyalty, courage, respect for authority

10. Res Publica - Republic Senate – Senate – most powerful legislators Patricians300 members all Patricians Landowning upper class (Aristocrats)

11. Senate 300 members all Patricians Landowning upper class Consuls Consuls – elected by Senate Supervise business, government, and armies Res Publica - Republic 509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans Res Publica - Republic

12. Tribunes Plebeians Represent the Plebeians – Farmers,merchants, and traders VETORight to VETO Res Publica - Republic 509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans Res Publica - Republic

13. Dictator Elected in time of war Res Publica - Republic 509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans Res Publica - Republic

14. “Greece has conquered her rude conqueror.”

15. Hellenistic Culture + Romans = Greco – Roman Civilization

16. “Greece has conquered her rude conqueror.” Hellenistic Culture + Romans = Greco – Roman Civilization Literature Philosophy Art Architecture

17. Law of 12 Tables 400 BC – early part of the Republic The Twelve Tables came about as a result of the long social struggle between patricians and plebeians All Citizens would be treated equally

19. Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity

20. Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law

21. Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended

22. Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended Decisions based on Fairness

23. Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Innocent until Proven guilty Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended Decisions based on Fairness

24. Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Innocent until Proven guilty Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended Guilt must be clearly established Decisions based on Fairness

25. Other Achievements http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/10-innovations-that-built-ancient-rome In notes list other Achievements of the Roman Empire

26. Roman Aqueducts Concrete Newspapers Welfare

27. Bound Books - Codex Granite Brick Roads Arches Julian Calendar