Main Ideas
- POWER AND AUTHORITY- Rome began as a Republic, a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
- EMPIRE BUILDING- At it's height, the roman empire touched three continents, Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before it collapsed.
- RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL SYSTEM- Out of Rome rose a monotheistic or single god, known as Christianity. Based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, it soon spread throughout Rome and beyond.
Timeline
- 509 B.C.- Rome becomes a republic.
- 264 B.C.- First Punic war begins
- 218 B.C.- In the second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy
- 31 B.C.- Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra.
- A.D. 284- Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome.
- A.D. 476- Western Roman Empire falls.
Terms & Names
- Republic- a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the citizens who have the right to vote.
- Patrician- a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class.
- Plebeian- one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population.
- Tribune- an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.
- Consul- one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government.
- Senate- (cont. next class)
- Dictator-
- Legion-
- Punic Wars-
- Hannibal-
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