Romans 4.2

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Romans 4.2

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4.2

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The story of Romulus and Remus is a

1. Myth
2. Sage
3. Legend
4. Fairytale

Early Rome was a kingdom. We also call this a...

1. Republic
2. Monarchy
3. Tyranny
4. Democracy

Later Rome became a Republic.

1. True
2. False

In the republic Rome had 2 "Kings". What were they called?

1. Senate
2. Kings
3. Dictators
4. Consuls

Why were Rome and Carthage at war with each other?

Romans conquered land in Italy.
265 BC war with Carthage (North Africa)

Both want power over the Mediteranian Sea for trading. 

Carthage had a great navy, Rome had a big army...... 

Punic Wars

Why were Rome and Carthage at war with each other?

First war: Sicily (Rome won)

Second war: General Hannibal of Carthage won multiple battles

But Rome won again..

Third war: Rome won again... Destroyed the city and even put salt on their land. (why would they do that?)

Land reform

Soldiers away from home couldn't help on the land

Their families sold the farms and moved to the city

Rich people bought all the land

Land reform: Optimates vs. Populares

How did Rome eventually get an emperor?

1st century BC; Civil wars 

- surplus of men

- high crime rate

- corrupt leaders

- fighting between groups

How did Rome eventually get an emperor?

Julius Caesar wanted to solve these problems. 

In 49 BC, he became ‘dictator for life’. 

Senators did not trust him and killed him!

His nephew Octavian took revenge! But learned form Caesars mistake... he became emperor in 27 BC called Augustus

What to do now?

Homework for 4.2

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