Week of Nov. 14th-18th

[2Jacob]

Monday: We watched videos on Ancient Rome 

Tuesday: ABSENT

Wednesday: ABSENT

Thursday: Watched videos on Ancient Romes

Friday: ABSENT

Ancient Rome Notes:

• The Second Triumvirate-43 BC-33 BC
  • Civil War broke out after Caesar's death
  • The Roman Republic was now completely gone at this point
  • Octavian (Caesar's grandnephew/adopted son), Marc Antony (a general), and Lepidus (a politician) ruled Rome for ten years 
  • Fell apart eventually due to jealousy and violence
    • Octavian forced Lepidus to retire
    • Octavian went to war against Marc Antony (Queen Cleopatra from Egypt) 
    • Octavian defeated Antony/Cleopatra in a naval battle of Actium in 31 BC
    • Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide afterwards in 30 BC 
• Augustus and the Roman Empire-27 BC - 14 AD
  • Octavian took the title "Augustus" which means "exalted one"
  • He would usher in the "Pax Romana" (27 BC-180 AD) which means "Roman Peace" 
    • This was the period of time where Rome was at it's peak
  • Augustus' Accomplishments
    • Stabilized the frontier
    • Glorified Rome with awesome public buildings
    • Created a system of government that survived for centuries
    • Set up civil service within Rome
      • Paid workers to manage the affairs of government
• Roman Life
  • Discipline, strength, and loyalty were stressed in Rome 
    • People had gravitas that had these characteristics
  • 90% of people farmed throughout the empire
  • The rich lived by conspicuous consumption 
  • Most people lived in poverty
    • High unemployment
    • Lived in cramped tenements- fires common
    • Government provided grain everyday 
    • Struggled for survival 
  • Slavery was a significant part of Roman life and economy
  • The Romans made more use of slaves than any previous civilization- 1/3 of the population
  • Most slaves were conquered peoples and included men, women and children
  • Children born to slaves also became slaves
  • Salves could be bought and sold as they were seen as property
  • They could be punished, rewarded, set free, or put to death
  • Some strong slaves became gladiators 
• Gladiator Contests
  • Government put on to appease the poor
  • Provided free of charge during holidays (150/year by 250 AD)
  • Fought in the Colosseum in Rome
  • Animal vs. Animal, Man vs. Animal, Man vs. Man 
• Roman Religion