HA 1.1 Phase 1

1. Learning About Etruscan and Greek Cultures HA 1.1 Phase 1

2. Learning About Etruscan and Greek Cultures WHC 1.8.1 Find examples of how writing art, architecture, mathematics, and science from the Roman Empire have evolved in western civilization over time. Describe the major physical characteristics of the Roman Empire region (e.g. Italian Peninsula, Strait of Gibraltar, mountain ranges, Islands, etc.) HA 1.1 Phase 1

4. Map of Rome ISN Page 43 • Read Pages 263, 264, and 265 in Journey Across Time • You are a cartographer today. On a piece of white paper recreate the map on page 263 without tracing or printing off one. • Color it. Be sure you have included a title, a legend/key, a compass rose, and all the information. • Answer the questions found in Using Geography Skills Page263on the back of your map. Put your header on the back of your map. • Turn the map in to Ms. Benson at the end of the hour. • Tomorrow you will tape this to ISN Page 43 journal for future reference. • Neatness, readability, and correctness will count!

5. ISN P43 Map of Italy 500 BCE Using Geography Skills Questions In 500 BCE the Etruscans and the Greeks occupied much of Italy. • Which civilization do you think most influenced the Latins who settled Rome? Explain your answer. • How was Rome’s location advantageous for the Latin’s conquest of Italy?

6. Etruria • Lived at the top of boot shaped Italy • Bounded by Arno River in north and Tiber River in south • Geography – volcanic, steep gorges, rough cliffs • The Etruscans made their home in this part of Italy from 1200 BCE until they were conquered by the Romans in 300 BCE • A lot of Roman culture and knowledge came from the Etruscans.

7. Etruria • Outstanding seafarers • Strong military • Excellent traders • Favorite trading partner was Greece—two cultures influenced each other a lot especially in architecture and sporting events • Etruscans traded wine and olive oil to Greece • Greece traded pottery to Etruria—more Grecian pottery found in Etruscan tombs than in Greece

8. Etruria and Latium 1.1B She-wolf suckling twin boys Romulus and Remus Wolf – Etruscan statue dating to 6th century BCE Twins added by Italian artist in 1509 AD (2,100 years later) • Rome first settled by Latins who built on several hills near the Tiber River between 1000 BCE and 800 BCE • Legend of Romulus and Remus • Twin sons of war God Mars • Abandoned by parents at birth • Raised by wolves • Romulus killed Remus during a quarrel and then founded a town on 7 hills along the Tiber river • Romulus became Rome’s first king—beginning a line of Etruscan rulers of Rome • Chose she-wolf as emblem of city • Is the legend true? Who knows.

9. HA 1.1A Note Cards Activity • You have 4 pages of note cards. Put your name at the top of each page. • You are going to examine 16 slides showing Etruscan and Greek culture. • You must carefully examine the slide and LISTEN to the information that I will provide you in order to finish the drawing on your note card and fill in the blanks on your notes. • You will use your notes later to identify ways in which Roman civilization was influenced by Etruscan and Greek cultures.

10. HA 1.1C Note Cards Etruscan Architecture

11. HA 1.1D Note Cards Etruscan Engineering

12. HA 1.1D Note Cards Etruscan Engineering

13. HA 1.1E Note Cards Etruscan Government

14. HA 1.1F Note Cards Etruscan Metalworking

15. HA 1.1G Note Cards Etruscan mysticism

16. HA 1.1G Note Cards Etruscan mysticism

17. HA 1.1H Note Cards Etruscan sculpture

18. HA 1.1I Note Cards Etruscan social organization

19. HA 1.1J Note Cards Etruscan sporting events

20. HA 1.1J Note Cards Etruscan sporting events

21. HA 1.1K Note Cards Greek Coin

22. HA 1.1K Note Cards Greek Coin

23. HA 1.1L Note Cards Greek monumental building

24. HA 1.1L Note Cards Greek monumental building

25. HA 1.1M Note Cards Greek mythology

26. HA 1.1M Note Cards Greek mythology

27. HA 1.1N Note Cards Greek philosophy

28. HA 1.1N Note Cards Greek philosophy

29. HA 1.1O Note Cards Greek pottery

30. HA 1.1O Note Cards Greek pottery

31. HA 1.1P Note Cards Greek science

32. HA 1.1P Note Cards Greek science

33. HA 1.1Q Note Cards Greek theater

34. HA 1.1Q Note Cards Greek theater

35. HA 1.1R Note Cards Greek writing

36. HA 1.1R Note Cards Greek writing

37. HA 1.1S Baths of Caracalla

38. HA 1.1S Baths of Caracalla • Etruscan influences • Architecture = arches • Engineering = water from cuniculi fill the fountains and baths • Metalworking = helmets • Social organization = interactions men/women, togas • Sculpture = realistic statues • Greek influence • Monumental buildings • Mythology = statues of Gods and Goddesses • Greek images implied • Coinage = payment for entering baths • Writing = accounts of payments

39. HA 1.1T Circus Maximus

40. HA 1.1T Circus Maximus • Etruscan influences • Architecture = arches • Sporting events = the chariot race • Metalworking = helmets, horse bits and bridles • Social organization = interactions of men and women, togas • Sculpture = realistic statues • Etruscan images implied • Engineering = water for horse and spectators • Government = emperor observing games from his box, wealthy have best seating • Greek influences • Monumental buildings • Mythology = statues of gods/goddesses • Greek images implied • Coinage = entry fee • Writing = accounts of payment scores of races • Pottery = containing food and drink for sale at the circus

41. HA 1.1U Roman Forum

42. HA 1.1U Roman Forum • Etruscan • Arches • Helmets, musical instruments • Senate building, senators • Men/women interacting, togas • Realistic statues • Gutters/sewer system • Greek • Monumental buildings • Statues of gods/goddesses • Greek implied • Writing = laws posted, court orders, senator’s votes

43. HA 1.1V Street Scene in Rome

44. HA 1.1V Street Scene in Rome • Etruscan • Arches, • Water, paved roads • Helmets, horse bits/bridles, pots • Togas • Mysticism, diviners • Greek • Monumental buildings • Mythology • Writing • Coinage • Pottery

45. Etruscan/Greek InfluencesISN Page 44 • Choose three Roman aspects or items. Use the purple textbook as a source of ideas. Write the aspect down and in a bullet list explain how what Etruscan and Greek influences you can see in the picture. • #1Picture Page and Title • Etruscan – at least 2 things • Greek – at least 2 things • #2 Picture Page and Title • Etruscan – at least 2 things • Greek – at least 2 things • #3 Picture Page and Title • Etruscan – at least 2 things • Greek – at least 2 things

46. Roman Achievements Brainstorm for Etruscan/Greek Influences PosterISN P46

47. THE TWELVE TABLES • The Twelve Tables was the earliest attempt by the Romans to create a CODE OF LAW; it is also the earliest (surviving) piece of literature coming from the Romans. • A commission of ten men (Decemviri) was appointed (ca. 455 B.C.) to draw up a code of law which would be binding on both parties and which the magistrates (the 2 consuls) would have to enforce impartially. • Etruscan Government – Based on the rule of the Senate and consuls. Consuls were judges and governors. An extension of the Etruscan way of governing. • Greek Writing – The twelve tables were inscribed on bronze plates using an alphabet derived from Greek and Etruscan influences.