The History of Rome (English)

• Who founded the city of Rome?

  Romulus and Remus
• Who or what raised the twins Romulus and Remus?


  A wolf but they grew up and a Shepheard found them
• Why was the city called 'Rome'?

  It was named after Romulus when he won against Remus
• Rome was part of a region near the Tiber River in central Italy called Latium.
• Type of speech of the Indo-European peoples.


  Latin
• People from Asia Minor built a settlement north of the Latin settlements.


  Etruscans
• The three kings of Rome:

  • Numa Pompilius - First Religion
  • Tarquinius Priscus - Etruscan king
  • Servius Tullius - Made social classes
• A city where many Latin communities in central Italy converged. They controlled the Tiber River trade route from the north to the south of the Italian peninsula.

  Rome
• Name of the family that led the Etruscans in establishing the monarchy in Rome.

  Tarquins
• Market place in the center of the city.

  Forum
• Although the Romans learned a lot from the Etruscans, the time also came when they wanted to be free, so in 509 BC, they expelled the Tarquins under the leadership of Lucius Junius Brutus. After expelling the Tarquins, the Republic was established.
• A form of government in which the leader is elected by the people.

  Republic
• PATRICIANS (the ruling political class)

  -Rich kids.

  -Own land called a Patrician.

  -Can sit in the senate

  -Higher role than plebeian.

  -Only 10% of the population are Patricians.

  -Highest civil status.

  -Gives Plebeians food and shelter.
• PLEBEIANS (Rome's working class)

  -Most romans are Plebeians.

  -Skilled but poor people.

  -Depend on the Patricians for food and shelter.

  -People that are depended on for labor.
• The Executive branch has weakened due to:2 patrician consuls (stop each other)Has power like a king (1 year)legislator (Legislative)In times of crisis a dictator must be chosenthe dictator had more power than the consuls
• Does not accept each other's decision.

  Veto
• 6 month term or until the crisis ends.

  Dictator
• 300 patricians


  Senate
• Most powerful lawgiver.


  Senate
• Tribunes

  • right to choose their ten leaders from among their ranks.
  • can veto any decision of the consul or other officials.
• Assembly

  • Made up of all citizens with little power.
• Assembly of Tribes

  • Plebeians' own assembly.
• Twelve Tables (Tablet)

  • First record of written Roman laws.
• Law for all, it is used by the first to find out the crimes and to estimate the corresponding punishment.It states the rights of citizens and means.

  Twelve Tables
• Translated by Livius Andronicus into latin

  Odyssey
• Odyssey - translated by Livius Andronicus into latin
• written by Virgil

  Aeneid
• Aeneid - written by Virgil
• Cicero

  
  

  "The law must never be influenced by power or corrupted by money."
• A plaster coating and covering on the outside of the wall.


  Stucco
• The Romans learned from the Etruscans,

  Used in temples.

  Arch
• The center of the city, where public baths and markets are located.

  Forum
• A hall that serves as a court and where the assembly meets

  Basilica
• Associated with rome and southern italy.

  Where people were crucified.


  Appian Way
• It helps water flow through the city.

  Aqueduct
• Roman men's clothing:

  Tunic - Knee-length garment

  Toga - Worn over the outer tunic
• Roman women's clothing:

  Stola - Like a tunic but longer

  Palla - Women's outerwear
• Gladiators were usually criminals, slaves, or captives who fought each other or wild animals.
• Roman fights take place in the colosseum which is an amphitheater.