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UNIT #2 The Ultimate Empire Rome. By: Coach Dzialo Jacobs H S . Algonquin IL. The Geography of Rome. Italy in 750 BCE. The Mythical Founding of Rome: Romulus & Remus. 4 Eras of Roman History. I.Latium Settled (1000b.c.-750b.c) II. Roman Monarchy (750b.c.-500b.c)
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UNIT #2 The Ultimate Empire Rome By: Coach DzialoJacobs H S . Algonquin IL
4 Eras of Roman History • I.Latium Settled (1000b.c.-750b.c) • II. Roman Monarchy (750b.c.-500b.c) • III. Roman Republic (500b.c.-27b.c.) • IV. Roman Empire (27b.c.-476 A.D.) • {Remember Dates are non importante!}
I. Latium Settled -Tiber River -This tiny city-state would become Master of the ½ the known world! -The Greeks could only rarely conquer the Aegean Sea region.
The Roman Republic: 509 BCE - 27 BCE
Latin Tribes conquered by the Etruscans (Asia Minor) • No one likes to be ruled by foreigners! • Did have a strong influence
Influence of the Etruscans • Writing, “shared authority” • Warfare, politics, farming • Gladitorial games, • The Arch, city planning
Republican Government 2 Consuls (Rulers of Rome) Senate (Representative body for patricians) Tribal Assembly (Representative body for plebeians)
The Twelve Tables, 450 BCE • Providing political and socialrights for the plebeians.
Roman Engineering • Aquaducts • Bridges • Coffer dams • Arches • Roads 56,000 miles Cambered Milestones