PDF-HA! 33 The Rise of the Roman Republic

616 BCE 150 509 BCE 150 Etruscans ruled RomeRomans overthrew the Etruscans and created a republic around 509 BCERepublic 150147public good148 a government good for everyone one. By Cara. Czech Republic. About the Czech Republic.. The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague.. Its size is 79,000 km2.. The population of it is 10.3 million. . The language they speak is Czech.. Their national day is the 28. Ms. . Lasater. World History. POD 1. Government. Republic. 2 elected consuls were the head. Served a one-year term. Controlled the army. Senate. Leaders from the Patricians. Law-makers. Controlled spending. Today’s Goal. Describe the origins, development, and characteristics of the Roman Republic . LIVY, . The Early History of Rome. “Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city – the [salubrious] hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy – all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great.". (A Quick Trip!). 2013. The Beginning. Roman mythology says Aeneas, a warrior from Troy, escaped after the Trojan war and sailed to Italy.. Aeneas’ descendants included Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers who founded Rome. Mr. Bowling. Classes of Rome. Patricians. Upper-class citizens. Wealthy . landowners. Chose the men who advised the Etruscan king.. Controlled the most valuable land. Held the important military and religious offices. . Mr. Dunham. Geography. Rome is located on the . peninsula . of Italy. The Mediterranean Sea provides transportation and food. . Italy provides fertile plains and river valleys for food and easy communication.. As Rome expanded the slave population increased, eventually reaching 1/3 of the population. The Roman Legion. The greatest military on Earth, the legions were loyal to their Generals in the field and not to politicians back in Rome. Government. Republic. 2 elected consuls were the head. Served a one-year term. Controlled the army. Senate. Leaders from the Patricians. Law-makers. Controlled spending. Chosen by Consuls. Served for life. Get Ready to Read. Section Overview. This section describes the events that led to the end of the Roman Republic.. Get Ready to Read . (cont.). Focusing on the Main Ideas. The Fall of the Republic. The use of enslaved labor hurt farmers, increased poverty and corruption, and brought the army into politics. Punic Wars. Punic Wars Effects. Roman Republic. Life. Vocab. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. 500. 500. These Roman laws, written on bronze tablets, were . 8 . February 2010. Lecture outline. Origins of Rome. Myth. Geography. Rome Begins to Grow. Greek Influence. Etruscan Influence. Monarchy to Republic. Class Divisions. Expansion. Hellenistic Values. Politics in Rome. and. . THE ROMAN . EMPIRE. Essential Question. :. What were the lasting characteristics of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire? . In addition to Greece, another significant . Rome’s Beginnings:. According to legend, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC, by brothers Romulus and Remus (descendants of Aeneas, who fought in the Trojan War).. Abandoned as infants, they were raised by a wolf, then fought over the best place to start a new city. Eventually Remus was killed, and the city was built on the spot preferred by Romulus. . Outcome: Geography & Early Republic Ancient Rome & The Origin of Christianity Constructive Response Question Who were the earliest Romans and how did each contribute to the founding of Rome?