Title: Roman Empire
1Roman Empire
An empire established by Augustus in 27 BC
Divided in AD 395 into the Western Roman Empire
and the Eastern Bysantine Empire
At its peak lands in Europe and Africa and Asia
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2SOL WHI.6c
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient
Rome from about 700 B. C. to 500 A. D. in terms
of its impact on Western civilization by
explaining the social structure and role of
slavery, significance of citizenship, and the
development of democratic features in the
government of the Roman Republic.
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4Key Vocabulary
- Republic a political system in which the supreme
power lies in a body of citizens who can elect
people to represent them
5Key Vocabulary
- Citizenship
- Highest status giving full rights and full
privileges - A Roman citizen enjoyed
- Suffragiumthe right to vote
- Commerciumthe right to make contracts
- Conubiumthe right to contract a legal marriage
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6Key Vocabulary
Senate The Roman Senate (Latin, Senatus) was a
deliberative body important in the government of
both the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.
The word Senatus is derived from the Latin word
senex (old man or elder) literally, Senate
is understood to mean something along the lines
of council of elders.
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7Key Vocabulary
- Patricians
- Roman aristocratic class who's heritage could be
traced back to the Senators appointed during the
Roman period of monarchic rule. - The patricians were the upper-class aristocratic
citizens of Rome who had great power and
influence in government. - The patricians were wealthy and generally held
large portions of land. - The patricians were thought to have certain
privileges that allowed them to rule the
government.
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8Key Vocabulary
- Plebians
- Roman citizens who did not belong to the
exclusive patrician class, however rich and
powerful they might be, and - the common people, citizens. There was a wide
economic status, from shop-keepers and artisans
to the very poor.
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9Key Vocabulary
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10Key Vocabulary
- Assemblies
- Groups of citizens who participated in the
lawmaking process. - The Roman Republic gave formal governmental
powers in four separate peoples assemblies - the Comitia Curiata (Comices)
- the Comitia Centuriata (Centuries)
- the Comitia Tributa (Tribes)
- the Concilium Plebis (Plebes)
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11Key Vocabulary
- Consul
- The highest elected office of the Roman Republic
and an appointive office under the Empire - There were two consuls who were equal in
authority and who were elected for a year
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12Key Concept
- Government in Action
- The Roman Republic was formed basically on a
tri-partite form. - There were two consuls who were equal in
authority and who were elected for a year, the
Roman Senate composed of about fifty aristocratic
families, and the citizens who were organized
into Roman assemblies. - The Senate would pass resolutions and magistrates
would present them before their respective
assemblies. The citizens would either approve or
disapprove the resolutions. The consuls would
then carry out the decree.
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13Government
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senators
consuls
citizens in assemblies
14Key Concept
- Development of Class Structure
- Classes
- Commons (plebs or vulgus)
- Latins (Latini)
- Foreigners (peregrini)
- Freedpeople (liberti or libertini)
- Slaves (servi)
15Key Vocabulary
- Twelve Tables
- First laws written for the early Roman republic
- Written by Decemviri Consulari Imperio Legibus
Scribundis, (the 10 Consuls) - Originally had 10 codes, but 2 others were added
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16Key Concept
Central area around which ancient Rome developed,
in which commerce, business, trading, and
administration of justice took place
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17Key Concept
Large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was
begun by Emperor Vespasian about A. D. 75 or 80
Seated 50,000 spectators
Was once used for gladiatorial combat
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18Key Concept
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19Pantheon
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20Key Concept
Roman architecture stands today as a testament
to the ability and grandeur of this once great
civilization that, at one time, covered three
continents. Their great theaters and
amphitheaters were wonders that could seat
thousands of people and are still impressive
today. As well, their roads and bridges were
constructed so well that many are still in use
today. A unified architecture form gave the
Roman empire a common thread and Roman ruins can
be found in places so diverse as Britain and
Egypt. Roman Architecture. Roma. Think
Quest. 27 Oct. 2005 lthttp//library.thinkquest.or
g/ 26907/archi.htmgt.
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21Architecture Comparison
- Greek temples were normally twice as long as
their width.
- Roman temples were much shorter in proportion.
22Architecture Comparison
- Greek architecture used straight lines, except
for the columns.
- Roman architecture used curves throughout the
buildings. Buildings often contained domes
circular figures, and were circularly shaped
throughout.
23Roman Contributions to Building
24Key Concept
Most of the Greek gods were adopted by the
Romans, although in many cases there was a name
change.
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25Greek Roman Gods
Gods
Greek
Roman
26Timeline of Roman Empire
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27Fall of the Roman Empire
Reasons
- Inflation
- Urban Decay
- Inferior Technology
- Military Spending
- Barbarian Attacks
- Decline in Morals and Values
- Public Health
- Political Corruption
- Unemployment
28Questions?
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