Part 1.
EQ: How did ROME change from being a kingdom, republic, and then an empire?
1. How did Geography play a role in Rome's origins? Rome was in a very fertile area, and it also had the Tiber river running next to it, making it easier to irrigate.
2. Why was the Tiber River important to Rome? Tiber river provided water to rome. It made Irrigation easier and more productive. Also, it made trade easier.
3. What does legend play in Rome's Beginning? Romulus and Remus are two greatly known characters in Rome's legend. They decided to build Rome in the first place.
4. Who were the Etruscans? They were a lost civilization that in all honesty, gave birth to the Roman civilization. They provided a footing for what was to come for new Italy.
5. Why was Rome Strong? In Rome, every male had to join the military. This meant that the Legion numbers could be greater.
In what ways were Rome's rulers smart? Roman Rulers used roads to make Italy more connected. It provided better communication, safer travel, and more efficient trading.
2. Why was the Tiber River important to Rome? Tiber river provided water to rome. It made Irrigation easier and more productive. Also, it made trade easier.
3. What does legend play in Rome's Beginning? Romulus and Remus are two greatly known characters in Rome's legend. They decided to build Rome in the first place.
4. Who were the Etruscans? They were a lost civilization that in all honesty, gave birth to the Roman civilization. They provided a footing for what was to come for new Italy.
5. Why was Rome Strong? In Rome, every male had to join the military. This meant that the Legion numbers could be greater.
In what ways were Rome's rulers smart? Roman Rulers used roads to make Italy more connected. It provided better communication, safer travel, and more efficient trading.
Part 2.
1. How did Rome's Republic develop? When the Roman citizens got tired of a kingdom, they revolted.
2. How did Rome's government work? A republic that patricians ruled in mostly
3. What was the relationship between the Plebians and the Patricians like?
4. Who was Cincinnatus? A Roman dictator
5. What was Roman's Law like? A republic
6. What was Carthage? A city/country in north Africa/ southern Spain
7. What happened in the Punic Wars? Rome destroyed Carthage
8.What were some other conquests of Rome? Greece and Asia
2. How did Rome's government work? A republic that patricians ruled in mostly
3. What was the relationship between the Plebians and the Patricians like?
4. Who was Cincinnatus? A Roman dictator
5. What was Roman's Law like? A republic
6. What was Carthage? A city/country in north Africa/ southern Spain
7. What happened in the Punic Wars? Rome destroyed Carthage
8.What were some other conquests of Rome? Greece and Asia
Rome
Executive: 2 Consuls; elected by the assembly for 1 year. Enforces the law Legislature: Senate 300 members and Assembly all citizens. make the law Judicial: Praetors 8 judges 8 years Citizenship: All adult male landowners |
USA
Executive: 1 President: elected by citizens for 4 years. Enforces the law Legislature: Senate 100 members and house of representatives 435 people. Make the law Judicial: Supreme court 9 judges for life. Interpret the law Citizenship: All native born or naturalized people |
Social Classes
Patricians: Wealthy Landowners
Plebians: Most common people
Freeman: Former slaves, became Plebians
Slaves: Usually prisoners of war
Patricians: Wealthy Landowners
Plebians: Most common people
Freeman: Former slaves, became Plebians
Slaves: Usually prisoners of war