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ROMAN CIVILIZATIONWAY OF LIFE AND DECLINE
CHAPTER 12 LESSON 1 & 2
OBJECTIVES
KEY TERMS: Pax Romana, Democratic, Decline, Prosperity, amphitheaters, Conquest, Gladiator.
Identify the events and people that led to the decline of the Roman Empire.
Identify the contributions of Rome to Democratic principles.
Discuss daily life in Rome. Introduce the rise of Christianity.
MAP OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
The Empire’s Economy Agriculture was the primary economic
activity of the Empire. Depending on where you lived, you could
grow grapes, olives or grain. In the cities, industry was important. Some examples of produced goods were:
Pottery, cloth, jewelry, glass, bronze and brass.
Rome’s economy was based on Conquest. They were always looking to add natural
recourses to the EMPIRE.
Roman way of Life
Roman way of Life Money was the same throughout
the empire and paved roads made trade easier.
Ocean trade flourished as well. Trade made many Romans
wealthy, but some Romans were poor or enslaved.
If you want to conquer your own Roman Empire….
What did the ancient Romans do for fun?
Some of the things Romans did for fun was horrible. They enjoyed fights between gladiators, and fights between people and animals. These bloodthirsty shows were put on in front of crowds in large arenas like the coliseum.
Visit the baths Plays /Drama in amphitheaters. Races at the Circus.
Chariot /Footraces
Pictures of the Amphitheater
Pictures of the Coliseum
Checkpoint-Review: The Roman Peace
What was the Pax Romana ?A period of 200 years of
peace and Roman prosperity.
How was Rome governed?
Before Julius Caesar took control in 48BC, the Roman Empire was not ruled by the Emperor but by two consuls who were elected by the citizens of Rome. Rome was then known as a Republic.
The Republic
The Assembly
Citizens of Rome – Plebians and Patricians, met in the assembly to vote for Consuls, Magistrates and Tribunes.
Women and slaves were not allowed to vote
The Senate
Key Words Empire – Land ruled by an Emperor Emperor – Rules over an Empire Republic – Land ruled by elected ruler. Senate – Gives advice to the ruler. Senator – A member of the Senate
Citizen – Divided into Patrician or Plebians Assembly – Where citizens went to vote Consuls – Two, elected to rule Rome Magistrates – Elected to keep law and order Tribunes – Make sure people are treated
fairly.
I am the Emperor. I am in complete charge.
People have to do what I say.
Yes, that is true now. But we are the Senate. We have always been powerful and you need to watch your back. Don’t get too powerful -you will make people very unhappy.
I am a Patrician. I am wealthy and I am a citizen of Rome which means I can go to the Assembly to vote.
I am a Plebian. I have to work for a living, but I am a citizen of Rome which means I can go to the Assembly to vote
I am one of the two Consuls elected by the Assembly. We are elected for one year. It is our job to govern Rome. And we have to agree on all decisions.
I am one of the Tribunes elected by the Assembly. It is our job to make sure that the people are treated fairly.
I am one of the Magistrates elected by the Assembly. It is our job to keep law and order as well as looking after Rome’s finances. When I retire I will become a Senator.
We are all Senators. We are retired magistrates and know a lot about how to govern Rome. It is our job to give advice to the consuls. When Rome had an Emperor we gave advice to him. Unfortunately Emperors don’t always listen.
The contributions of Rome to American Democratic principles.
Rome had democratic principals similar to us now in America.
It also had 3 branches of government, as we do today.
The Roman Republic had a system of Checks & Balances.
The Roman and American System of government
Checks & Balances American System -- based on balance of powers/functions
Executive Legislative Judicial President Congress Supreme Court
Note: The only legitimate interest is that of the people.
The Roman Systembased on balance of interests
Monarchical• 2 Consuls and
other magistrates
• The government was in charge of:• Directed
government and army
• Acted as judges• Could issue
edicts• Acted as chief
priests
Aristocratic• Senate
• The government was in charge of:• Controlled state
budget• Could pass laws
Democratic• Assembly of
Tribes Tribune
• The government was in charge of:• Approved/
rejected laws• Decided on War• Tribune could
veto actions of magistrate
• Acted as final court
The End ? Questions?
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