Ancient+Rome


 * Activity 3: part one**
 * 1) ** What is the story of how Rome started? **
 * 2) ** Describe the political and social order in early ancient Rome. **
 * 3) ** What happened in the Punic Wars? **
 * 4) ** Why was Julius Caesar so important? **
 * 5) ** Describe Roman Family Life. **
 * 1. The city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E. According to legend they were from a wealthy family and were abandoned by their uncle. A She-wolf took them in and raised them. Romulus killed his brother Remus and took control as leader of Rome. **
 * 2. They had two groups of roman citizens called plebians and patricians **
 * 3. The Romans sent an army to Sicily in order to intervene in a local dispute. The Carthaginians considered this an invasion of their territory. **
 * 4. Julius Caesar, Marius’ nephew, came to power and instituted liberal policies and social reform. **
 * 5. The family included all household members who lived together. Father of the family ruled the household. Women had considerable power in their own families and many ran businesses and managed estates. Ancestor worship was extremely important to the family. **
 * Part two **

1. What are the dates for the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire? 2. Explain the meaning of the Latin phrase //primus inter pares//. 3. Describe the accomplishments of Augustus. 4. What was the //Pax Romana//? 5. How do Caligula and Nero represent the problems of hereditary succession? 1. Roman Republic -509 BCE-30 BCE Roman Empire-30 BCE-476 CE 2. First among equals 3. He Established fire and police departments for Rome.

4. Rome controlled the entire Mediterranean region and beyond