Monday- Mongol Empire 1206-1368, British empire 1583-1997, First Persian Empire 550 BC-330 BC, Ottoman Empire 1299-1922, Alexander's Empire 323 BC, Portuguese Empire 1450-1999, Phoenicia Empire, The Carolingian Empire, United states Empire, Ancient Rome 500 BCE-500 CE,
All road lead to Rome
Tuesday-
Italy: Tiber river near coast and 3 continents
Rome- good farming, position made it easier for Rome to conquer other lands and gain new territory
The first Romans 1000 BC- 500 BC
Latins Built the original settlement at Rome on palatine hill, this is where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf
The Greeks--750-600BC
Established colonies in southern Italy and Sicily, brought g Greek ideas to Italy
The Etruscan- Came from northern Italy, Skilled metal workers and engineers, had a writing system with an alphabet the the Romans adopted, Greatly influenced Roman
What is a Republic- A government run by the people through elected representatives
The Early Republic-600-509 BC
The Etruscan were the group that helped Rome grow into a large city
The Roman Republic- 509-27 BC, SPQR- senate and people of Rome
Roman citizens- The Roman concept of the citizen evolved over time, all males over 15 who were descended from the original tribes of Rome became citizens, Fill citizen could vote, marry freeborn persons and by and sell things, In the late Republic, male slaves who were granted their freedom could become full citizens.
Wednesday-
Patricians- upper class, wealthy landowners
Plebeians- lower class, peasants, laborers, artisans, shopkeepers, paid most of the taxes and served in the army
Rome's leaders eventually allowed plebeians to form their own assembly and elect representatives called Tribunes, plebeians would refuse to work and be in the military, These tribunes worked to protect the rights of plebeians,
Dictators were chosen by the Consuls and elected b the Senate in times of crisis, They had absolute power for six months to make laws and control the army
Cincinnatus- Cincinnati, Ohio is named after him
Thursday- ITBS
Video of Roman soldiers
Roman Treatment of people taken over, areas right next to Rome, such as the Latins, became full Roman citizens, in other areas of Italy further away, groups became citizens, but could vote, in areas outside of Italy, groups became allies, groups were able to govern themselves but were expected to supply troops when needed and not make treaties with other groups,
Friday- No School!!!!
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