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Roman Development and Expansion

Roman Development and Expansion. Common Characteristics of the Romans Religious People (From the Greeks) Warrior People (Form the Greeks and Latins ) Sea Fairing People Fabulously Wealthy (Through Trade) Arrogant (Result of Success and Foundation Myths)

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Roman Development and Expansion

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  1. Roman Development and Expansion • Common Characteristics of the Romans • Religious People (From the Greeks) • Warrior People (Form the Greeks and Latins) • Sea Fairing People • Fabulously Wealthy (Through Trade) • Arrogant (Result of Success and Foundation Myths) • Enormous Population (A result of having excess land and food as well as a naturally protected location) • Intelligent (Greek and Etruscan Heritage)

  2. Mythical Foundations of Rome Romulus and Remus • Brothers Half God half Man • They were raised my a She wolf on the 7 hills of Rome • Eventually Fought over the Name of their City Romulus won Aeneas of Troy • Lead the Only survivors of Troy • Settled in Italy and built Rome

  3. Engineers Developed the Arch Etruscans Highly Educated with a Written Language Skilled Labor Latins Great Temples and Buildings to the Gods Greeks Attachment to Rome ROME Religion: Polytheistic/ Gods and Goddesses Warrior Culture Little Education and Leadership Fighting Style and Warrior Culture Hellenistic Culture The Latin Language

  4. Why Expand? • 4Reasons for Expansion • Trade (to increase the ease and wealth of their massive trading empire) • PaxRomana (The Romans wanted to spread the Peace of Rome so that they could spread their culture as well as trading empire • Natural Resources • Arrogance: They have a strong military and like to use it

  5. How the Romans Spread their Empire • Military Conquest • The Romans had one of the largest and most powerful fighting forces in History…. And they loved to use it • Intimidation • Much Like the Mafia the Romans would threaten surrounding countries into submission • Trade • Many smaller countries were so reliant on Roman trade they did whatever Rome asked

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