ROME They took Greek ideas and expanded on

ROME! They took Greek ideas and expanded on them. This arch is in Rome.

This is the one in Paris, France!

ROME A city-state that becomes an Empire (Republic to Empire) Classes of citizens Daily Life

NOTES While Alexander the Great of Greece was expanding East, a citystate in Rome became powerful around 300 BC. Rome was a part of the Etruscan Kingdom. Romans didn’t like Etruscans. (Or kings for that matter!)

Activity! Read the document provided. 1. In your notes write down any part of Roman society that we still have today. 2. Also, explain the difference between democracy and republic

The Romans had laws and judges. Just like we do! Many of our ideas about laws comes from the Romans.

DEMOCRACY This is what the Greeks had. Today we still vote, usually in small groups, using a direct democracy. Every land owning male voted on the laws. However this didn’t work in Rome. Too many people!

REPUBLIC In Rome the people elected leaders. Our Federal government is a Democratic Republic. We vote on our Senators and legislators. They vote on the laws, but have to get re-elected! These leaders called Senators would then vote on the laws in the name of the people. The people could vote out their leaders if they didn’t like their decisions.

Rome goes from a city-state to a large Republic to eventually an Empire. They conquer Italy, then most of Europe and North Africa!

NOTES Rome had 3 classes of people: 1. Patricians (Wealthy nobles. Usually Senators. ) 2. Plebeians (Common people. ) 3. Slaves (Built Rome, the roads, and were servants)

NOTES Rome and Carthage compete. Carthage was a N. African city-state. Rome AND Carthage both want control of the Mediterranean Sea. Punic Wars (Rome vs. Carthage)

Rome and Carthage compete over power and trade.

Activity! There were three Punic Wars. There are three documents. Get into groups of three or less. Each person will write a summary of one document. Trade summaries and read them. There will be a small quiz! You can use the summaries only! Make sure everyone works.

Short Quiz! You may use the summaries. No talking or sharing information with each other.

NOTES Rome wins Punic Wars. Rome becomes strongest force in the world from 146 BC – 500 AD. Rome gets more territory and relies heavily on its army to keep its territory. (This will cause trouble) Rome spreads its ideas.

The Empire was HUGE! Roman roads, language, art, money and law was spread to many lands for many years. This is the Roman Empire in about 250 AD. Some Roman roads and bridges are still used today, after 2000 + years of use! That’s great work.

Roman Legionnaire (Soldier) A. Pillium (Spear) B. Lorica (armor) C. Scutum (shield)

Facts about the Roman Legions 1. A Legionnaire served the army for about 30 years. Upon retirement he was given a farm. 2. A Legionnaire had to march at least 25 miles a day. 3. After marching for the day the Roman Army built a miniature fortified camp. With wooden walls and ditches. Every time they camped! 4. They practiced frequently.

One of the reasons Rome eventually collapses as an Empire is because their army slowly got lazy. They wore less armor. They trained less. They hired barbarians. They served for less time and were loyal to their generals, not Rome.

Recap!! 1. What kind of government did Rome have? 2. What were three classes of Roman society? 3. What were the Punic Wars about, who won?