Ancient Rome - 1

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Today's planning

Start chapter; Romans

Working on HW

3.1 Early Rome

How was Rome founded?

How was Rome ruled?

Why did Rome conquer large parts of Italy?

How was Rome founded?

Founded on 21st April 753 BC.

Romulus and Remus

Romulus is the first king and 

names the city after himself:

Rome

How was Rome founded?

The story about Romulus and Remus is a legend.

It's a story from the past many people believed. But is it true?

Rome is founded on 7 hills neary the River Tiber. 

Roman Rule. What do we call a government with a king?

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

How was Rome Ruled?

Early rome > King 

He was advised by a group of wise men called the Senate.

The last king: Lucius Tarquinius > Tyran

Lucius was banned by the senators who then founded a republic: state with no king.

How was Rome Ruled?

Forum Romanum: place where the senators would discuss matters. 

No king, but two leaders called consuls. They would rule for 1 year. 

Homework

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