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Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome. Lesson Overview. Lesson 1 Introduction. Ancient Rome. Lesson 2 Legacies. Lesson I: Introduction to ancient Rome. Lesson Objectives. At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to :- identify the achievements of the ancient Roman civilisation

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Ancient Rome

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  1. Ancient Rome

  2. Lesson Overview Lesson 1 Introduction Ancient Rome Lesson 2 Legacies

  3. Lesson I: Introduction to ancient Rome

  4. Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to :- • identify the achievements of the ancient Roman civilisation • identify at least one legacy of ancient Rome • work effectively in pairs / groups • value the triumph of human ingenuity and resourcefulness

  5. Tuning In Activities • Activity 1 Craft : Creation of the Roman Helmet

  6. Tuning In Activities • Activity 2 Source-based discussion : The Myth of Rome - Romolus & Remus Discussion Questions • Based on the BBC article, do you still think the story of Romolus & Remus is a myth? • What does this source tell you about the Romans? • How do archaeological findings affect our understanding of the past?

  7. Tuning In Activities • Activity 3 DVD : ‘Ancient Civilizations for Children – Ancient Rome’

  8. Tuning In Activities • Activity 4 • K-W-L worksheet • Timeline worksheet

  9. ROME – a brief introduction • The “Eternal City” • Vast Empire • Ruled as a Republic, then later by Emperors • Famous leaders: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero • Brilliance in all aspects of Civilisation • Yet also famous for brutality and wasteful luxury • Continues to intrigue and influence us today

  10. Roman Empire at its largest • Which modern day countries do you see in the Roman Empire?

  11. The Roman Army • One of the most successful militaries in history • Ensured that Rome could create a vast empire • Aided by good roads and bridges built by Rome

  12. Roman Soldiers

  13. “CivisRomanus Sum” • “I am a Roman Citizen” • The proudest boast in the ancient world • Gave rights and privileges throughout the Empire • E.g. voting and legal protection • Rome allowed people from all parts of its Empire to become citizens • Hence conquered people could join the Roman government – increased loyalty to Rome • Non-Romans joined the Army despite the risk of death – on retirement, they got citizenship

  14. Links to other civilisations • Greece – biggest influence on Rome • Conquered by Rome but admired by Romans • Shaped Roman religion, philosophy, government, art • Egypt – absorbed into Roman Empire • Emperor Augustus defeated Cleopatra VII (last ruler of Egypt) in 31 BC – end of Egyptian civilisation • China and India • Rome traded with both of these civilisations • Romans were obsessed with Chinese silk; Chinese also desired Roman glassware • Roman coins were found in India • Wild animals (e.g. tigers) brought from India for Roman arena shows to fight gladiators

  15. Fall of Rome • Over time, Rome became corrupt and addicted to luxurious living • In AD 476, Rome was destroyed by a barbarian invasion • Many theories for the decline and fall of Rome • Beginning of the “Dark Ages” in Europe • Loss of a powerful central government, advanced education, great building projects and trade for a long period

  16. Reflect! • Would you expect Rome to fall in the way it did? • What lessons can you learn from this?

  17. Passport to ROME • Let’s travel to Rome!

  18. Passport to ROME • Making use of Google Maps “Street View”, we will enter at least 3 famous places in Rome • Colosseum • Pantheon • Roman Forum • Baths of Caracalla • Park of the Aqueducts • You will spend about 10 minutes exploring each place

  19. Passport to ROME • Tips : • The Colosseum is the easiest to ‘enter’ and the clearest. Go where your heart desires! • When visiting the Pantheon, don’t forget to shift the cursor up to see the ‘hole in the ceiling’ • Unfortunately, you can only view the Ruins of the Roman Forum behind the fences

  20. Other places to explore • Tiber River – note its position in the city of Rome • Pont du Gard (a huge 3-tier aqueduct in France)

  21. What do these places tell us? • ALL show the brilliance of Roman engineering • Colosseum • The Romans loved violent sports at the expense of human lives • Emperors sponsored such games for popularity and to distract people from hardships • Pantheon • The Romans revered their gods highly • Forum • Rome was a place of complex government and commerce

  22. What do these places tell us? • Aqueducts • The Romans were obsessed with clean water and went to great lengths to supply it • The River Tiber has poor quality water • Baths of Caracalla • The Romans loved leisure and socialising in a luxurious place • Wealthy Romans could afford to spend their time in this way

  23. Conclusion • The ancient Romans were largely influenced by the ancient Greeks ~ change & continuity from one civilisation to another • Similar to the ancient Greeks, the ancient Romans influenced thinking, architecture, the arts and sciences and the lives of many people who lived throughout the Roman empire. • With respect to the 7 features of a civilisation, ancient Rome is defined as a ‘civilisation’ • city • sophisticated arts • knowledge of Math & Science • division of labour • writing • government • sophisticated architecture

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