B1F Rome 1

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Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

Forum Romanum

497 B.C

Colosseum

72 A.D

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Early Rome was a monarchy = ruled by a king.

- Made decisions about life and death of people.

- Led the army.

- Had absolute power.

The King was advised by the Senate. 

Senate = Group of old and wise man. 

Rome was a kingdom from 753 - 509 B.C

Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud) = Last king of Rome

Expelled by the Senate after ruling like a tyrant and having no respect for Roman tradition.

After this Rome became a Republic.

Republic = Form of government without a king or emperor

Roman Republic

Senatus populusque Romanus

Senate and the people of Rome

Two consuls                 -            Ruled together 

The Senate                   -             Chose new consuls 

The people                   -            Vote and go to meetings

Consul = Ruler and head of the Senate in the Republic.

Rome quickly grew.

• Negatives:  
  
• There was not enough farmland for everyone to live on.
• Because of that there was no food.
• People became hungry and discontented.

• Positives: 
• Rome had enough men to fight other cities.
• So Rome was strong enough to expand.
• Conquered lands made Rome rich and powerful.

Make:

Assignments 2, 3, 4 & 7

Page: 72

Who was the first king of Rome?

1. Remus
2. Romulus
3. Tarquin the Proud
4. Willem-Alexander

What is a Republic?

1. A form of government without a king
2. A group of old and wise men
3. A form of government that is ruled by a king