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Roman Republic

Chapter 6 The Earth and Its People

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Chapter 6 Outline ? An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China, 753 B.C.E.?330 C.E. An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China, 753 b.c.e.?330 c.e. I. Rome?s Creation of a Mediterranean Empire, 753 b.c.e.?330 c.e. Geography and Resources Italy and Sicily are at a crossroads of the Mediterranean and serve as a link between Africa and Europe. Rome is at a crossroads of the Italian peninsula. Italy?s natural resources included navigable rivers, forests, iron, a mild climate, and enough arable land to support a large population of farmers whose surplus product and labor could be exploited by the Roman state. A Republic of Farmers, 753?31 b.c.e.

The Roman Republic

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Week 6: The Roman Republic #romeishome Rome, Historical Consciousness, and History?s Importance Ovid?s poem (quote 1 on handout) Written around 9A.D. as epilogue to his poem, ?Metamorphosis? Augustus Caesar had been emperor of the Roman Empire for >20 years Era of the Pax Romana Greeks were the fathers of history But failed to see history in terms of a future Historical awareness of Greeks was geared towards the present Had no past rather than the Greek past Romans had a distinct past from which to gain insight into their present and future That past was the Greek past and history Embraced history (past, present, and future) Ovid?s epilogue speaks to this historical awareness Rome triumphed because of who the they thought they were Maintained positive image of themselves

AP World History World Civilizations Chapter 4 Notes

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Chapter summary The civilizations of Greece and Rome rivaled those of India and China in cultural richness and their effect on world history Their institutions and values reverberated in the later histories Geography Very mountainous regions They have a Mediterranean climate Were traders and fishermen because no place to grow stuff Very prone to earthquakes and volcanoes Minoans Minoans weren?t Greek, might have come from Anatolia There was a disaster that caused them to go in decline Volcano went off and changed the climate Early Greeks, Mycenaean?s, came into the Greek Peninsula Their religion was weird Women had a lot of power in the religion One of their major gods was a goddess They were dark Caucasians Were influenced in art from the Egyptians Were overrun by the Myceneans

AP World History World Civilizations Chapter 4 Notes

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Chapter summary The civilizations of Greece and Rome rivaled those of India and China in cultural richness and their effect on world history Their institutions and values reverberated in the later histories Geography Very mountainous regions They have a Mediterranean climate Were traders and fishermen because no place to grow stuff Very prone to earthquakes and volcanoes Minoans Minoans weren?t Greek, might have come from Anatolia There was a disaster that caused them to go in decline Volcano went off and changed the climate Early Greeks, Mycenaean?s, came into the Greek Peninsula Their religion was weird Women had a lot of power in the religion One of their major gods was a goddess They were dark Caucasians Were influenced in art from the Egyptians Were overrun by the Myceneans

Latin 3 101

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Latin Study Guide Answers Biggies Cicero- consul with Marc Antony, expelled Cataline in 63 BC, ordered to be killed by the 2nd triumvirate Julius Caesar- was made consul in 59 BC with Bibulus, conquered the Helvetians, was stabbed 23 times of March 15th 44 BC Cassius- one of the assassins of Caesar, leader of the nobles, died in 1st battle of Philippi in 42 BC Brutus- one of the assassins of Caesar, was in the second battle between himself and Marc Antony and Octavian, committed suicide Marc Antony- conquered by Octavian, formed second triumvirate in 43 BC, got Asia?Pontus?and the East after battle of Philippi Pompey- contradicted Caesar?s second consulship, defeated by Caesar in battle of Pharsalus, was decapitated by Egyptian King at the time Ptolemy the 13th

Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 15 July 2015 Chapter 11 Outline Mediterranean Society: Roman Phase 55, Romans transported prisoner Paul of Tarsus from port Caesarea in Palestine to Rome Party boarded ship loaded with grain/carrying 276 ppl. Departed in fall, after sailing season which ran from May to Sep., ran into storm 2 wks., worked to keep ship afloat, jettisoning baggage, tackle, cargo to lighten load Ship ran aground on island Malta, waves destroyed it Ppl. Survived, spent 3 months on Malta before catching another ship to Rome Paul became embroiled in dispute between Jews/Christians Christianity emerged as sect of Judaism accepted by small # of ppl. Who regarded Jesus of Nazareth as savior for Jews

The Earth and its Peoples: 5th Edition - Chapter 5 Notes

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Chapter 5 Notes Rome?s Creation of A Mediterranean Empire, 753 BCE ? 600 CE Overview Rome?s central location contributed to its success in unifying Italy and the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Italy was a crossroads of the Mediterranean, and Rome was a crossroads within Italy Italy is a land of hills and mountains and navigable rivers. It is rich in iron & metals Ample arable land in coastal plains and river valleys. A Republic of Farmers, 753-31 BCE Hilltop communities existed as early as 1000 BCE and started to form an urban nucleus around 600 BCE Agriculture was the primary economic activity of the early Roman state The heads of wealthy families were known as the ?Council of Elders?, a Senate.

Republic of Rome

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Romulus killed Remus = Romulus gains power Roman Republic gov run by two councils elected by senators each year Plebeians allowed to vote but only patricians were allowed to run Roman army = really strong conquered many areas Romans invented skyscrapers Many = brutal labor Crucifixion was common in ancient Rome Julius Caesar Ambition to stand above alexander the great in history Power Hungry created first senate conquered Gaul ?The die (like in a game) is cast? he took a chance ?Vini, Vidi, Vici? I came, I saw, I conquered Affair with Cleopatra Thought he could have a sexual relationship with anyone he wanted was on his 3rd mistress, Calpurnia Month of July named after him Voted, at age 54, dictator for life roman senators thought he had too much power used power recklessly

From Kingdom to Republic

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Chapter 11 Notes: Mediterranean Society, The Roman Phase From Kingdom to Republic The Etruscans and Rome Romulus and Remus The Etruscans The Kingdom of Rome The Roman Republic and its Constitution Establishment of the Republic Conflict between patricians and Plebeians The Expansion of the Republic 8th century B.C.E, city of Rome was originally a small city-state ruled by a single king. 6th century, aristocrats ended the monarchy and started a republic- a form of government in which delegates represented the interests of various constituencies. This empire survived for more than 500 years and Rome was the dominate power of the Mediterranean basin.

Chapter 6- The Earth and its peoples

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Chapter 6 Notes: In 166 CE Romans claiming to be delegates of the Emperor arrived in China, probably hoping to set up a profitable trade agreement at the source of silk- they most likely were not delegates at all Rome and China were linked with far-flung international trading networks encompassing the entire Eastern Hemisphere and were dimly aware of each other?s existence Roman empire encompassed all the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea as well as substantial portions of the continental Europe and the Middle East Han Empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Oasis of central Asia Tiber river on one side and double ring of seven hills on the other created natural protection of Rome Rome?s extremely fertile volcanic soil sustained larger pop. than is Greece

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