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Thought of the Day

Thought of the Day. Imagine you are a Plebeian. Describe what you think your daily life might be like and your occupation. What do you think it would be like if you had a conflict with a Patrician? Write 5 complete sentences. The Roman Empire: Rulers & Society. The First Triumvirate.

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Thought of the Day

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  1. Thought of the Day Imagine you are a Plebeian. Describe what you think your daily life might be like and your occupation. What do you think it would be like if you had a conflict with a Patrician? Write 5 complete sentences.

  2. The Roman Empire: Rulers & Society

  3. The First Triumvirate Civil Wars broke out (82-31BC) 3 men competed for power: Crassus, Pompey, & Julius Caesar (rich & powerful) They form the 1st Triumvirate Triumvirate- governed by 3 people with equal power Crassus killed in battle (53BC) People fear Caesar’s popularity & vote Pompey to rule (ask Caesar to step down) Caesar battles Pompey & wins; controls all Rome Dictator (absolute ruler) Gives land to poor, senator go from 300 to 900 Caesar assassinated (senators)

  4. The Second Triumvirate Power struggle after Caesar’s death leaves Octavian, Antony, & Lepidus Octavian takes West; Antony takes East (leaves to conflict) Antony teams with Cleopatra Battle of Actium-Octavian’s navy & army are victorious Cleopatra & Antony flee to Egypt, but kill themselves Octavian ruled over Roman world (31BC-AD14) called the Age of Augustus Republic ends Title of Augustus means “revered one”; rule military Appoints governors to provinces

  5. Age of Augustus Octavian tried to take over Germany, but defeated Dies in AD14 but passes throne through family Emperors eventually become too corrupt Nero killed own mother Civil war broke out (AD69) Shortly after, succession of 5 good emperors (known for tolerance & giving) Marcus Aurelius PaxRomana- peaceful & prosperous time Praised for building, bridges, & roads Empire expands; hard to defend

  6. Art, Architecture, & Literature Realistic portraits & landscapes Arch, vault, & dome 1st to use large scale concrete Great builders (roads, bridges, aqueducts) Virgil wrote epic poem Aeneid Daily Life Praise children; educate all Boys are taught to read, write, moral principles, family values, law & military training Adult at 16 (purple to white) Girls married from 12-14

  7. Slave Revolt Most Romans had 1-2 slaves Slaves worked on farms or doing housework Extremely bad conditions After wars, more people were captured; needed because empire is expanding Most famous slave revolt in 73BC led by gladiator Spartacus Led 70,000 slaves against armies Hung to death on cross along with 6,000 followers

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