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Classical Rome - Politics, Culture & Science in Ancient Rome

Dive into the world of Classical Rome with notes on Roman mythology, politics, Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, the 12 Tables, and advancements in architecture, mathematics, and culture during the Roman Empire.

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Classical Rome - Politics, Culture & Science in Ancient Rome

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  1. Roman Antiquity

  2. In your notebook • Please title your notes: Classical Rome • Divide one page in your notebook into sections, label those sections: Politics and Science & Culture

  3. Geography • According to Roman mythology, twin brothers Romulus and Remus, were abandoned by their god and goddess parents. • The set in a woven basket and sent down the Tiber river to die, but they were protected the river deity Tiberinus. • They were raised by a she wolf • Eventually they decide to build a city but there is a dispute on where to build it • Romulus kills Remus and builds his city on Palatine hill…..this city is called….ROME!

  4. Geography

  5. Palatine Hill

  6. Politics • Roman Republic 509 B.C.E Government made up of a king and elected Magistrates. Magistrates include; Consuls – Military Command Senators – Ranking Nobility The magistrates were initially made up of Patricians (elite) but was eventually open to the Plebians (public). Made decisions for Roman laws, foreign affairs, and the economy.

  7. Politics • Julius Caesar • Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus form a triumvirate to take control of the Republic • Pompey’s wife (Caesar’s daughter) dies, Crassus is defeated in battle, Julius was victorious and declared dictator for life • Later he would be assassinated by the senators who once supported him – led by his enemies Cassius and Brutus

  8. POLITICS • Mark Anthony and Caesar’s great-nephew, Octavian joined forces to take down Cassius and Brutus. • They were joined by Lepidus forming the second triumvirate of Rome • Eventually this triumvirate dissolves • Octavian is able to defeat Mark Anthony and his new lady, Cleopatra (they are so sad they commit suicide)

  9. Politics • Augustus Caesar (Octavian) • Earns the title Augustus • First Emperor of Rome • Started what would eventually become 200 years of peace in the Roman empire • This time period is known as PaxRomana ( Roman Peace)

  10. Roman Empire during the Reign of Octavian

  11. Politics • 12 Tables • The Roman Codec (book) of laws that governed Roman society • Punishments include; fine, fetters, retaliation in kind, civil disgrace, banishment, slavery and death

  12. Politics – WRITE THIS IN POLITICS BOX • Republic – Roman Government that is very similar to our govt. in the U.S. Elected officials make decisions for the people. • Julius Caesar – Greatly expanded Rome. Declared dictator for life, only to be assassinated. • Octavian – Started 200 years of PaxRomana or Roman Peace • 12 Tables – Roman codec of laws that defined crimes and punishments

  13. Science and culture • Architecture • Raised water transportation system called aqueducts • Concrete • Arch Bridges • Baths • Harbors • Lighthouses • Famous examples… • The Coliseum • Leaning Tower • Tower of Hercules

  14. Science and Culture • Mathematics • Roman Numerals… • I =1 • V=5 • X=10 • L = 50 • C=100 • M= 1000 • Etc…. • The way we add and subtract Roman Numerals… • If the smaller number is before the large number subtract. • If the smaller number is after the large number we add

  15. Solve the equation • First person to solve the equation gets NOTHING! • IIX – IV + XI = ?

  16. ANSWER… • 15!

  17. Science and Culture • Culture… • Music • Education • Girls • Sewing • Spinning • Weaving • Boys • Reading • Writing • Physical Ed. • Clothing – Toga/Tunic

  18. Science and Culture • Gladiators • Slaves were made to fight in the Coliseum • Sometimes they would fight each other • Sometimes they were thrown in with Tigers, Lions, Bears…Oh my!

  19. Science and culture – Write this • Science • Advancements in architecture and mathematics • Roman Numerals • Bridges • Concrete • Harbors • Aqueducts • Culture • Valued education, art, literature, and violence… • Boys educated in reading, writing, phys. Ed • Girls educated in weaving, sewing, spinning • Togas • Gladiators • Sculptures

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