West, a legacy of Rome

Monarchy
753 b.C. 509 a.C.

Rome
(Italian Peninsula)
753 B.C. 476 d.C.

Republic
509 b.C. 27 d.C.

Empire
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Rome: its origins

- In the II millennium B.C., the Italian Peninsula was occupied by different peoples: latinos (center) the etruscans (in north) and greeks (in the South). - In the middle of s.VIII B.C., tribes of latinos grouped on the banks of the Tiber River and built villages on seven hills, which would be the origin of the city of Rome.
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Rome: Monarchy
- In early tines, Rome was governed by a monarchy. - The king, who held the highest powers governing with the help of Senate, composed of members of the great aristocratic families (patricians).

- Under etruscan influence the city of Rome was enlarged and improved, building new bridges, aqueducts, sewers, walls
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Rome: Republic
- The citizens elect their leaders. The power is divided between: - Assemblies and Elections: citizens. Voting laws and elect magistrates. - Magistrates (consuls, praetors, censors) govern the city. - Senate: Senators. Exterior policy, economic policy, Ratify the laws. - During the Republic, Rome occupied the Italian Peninsula, controlled the Mediterranean Sea and conquered Hispania (Iberian Peninsula). - In the last years of the Republic, the government was hijacked by magistrates and generals. Julius Caesar, who claimed selfproclaimed king, was killed by a sector that was opposed to excessive power. Internenes PiensoyJuego

Institutions of the Republic

ELECTION or ASSEMBLIES
(Patricians + Tribune of the Plebs) - Elect their leaders - Vote in laws Annually

MAGISTRATES
(Consulate)

(Old Magistrates)

SENATE

- Taks of Government - No salary

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-Foreign policy - Economic policy - Ratify laws

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Rome: Empire
- Octavius Augustus, adopted son of Julius Caeser,

inaugurated a new system of government: the Empire. - Concentrated on his person all the civil and military powers previously exercised by the judges. - Was appointed consul for life and army chief (emperor), drafted the laes (edicts) and became the first religious authority (high priest).

- The Senate, the magistrate and elections continued to exist, but their role was only symbolic.
- To apply and transmit their orders Imperial Council was created.

- The territories incorporated into the Empire were organized into provinces (governors and romans officials).
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Rome: Cultural Contributions

Roman culture spread through the diffusion of their language, latin, spoken all over the Empire, the language of many languages deriving today.

Developed the roman law, which legal system is based in the In philosophy had great thinkers like Seneca and Cicero. In literature cultivated poetry and theater: one of the most The history was cultivated by Julius Caesar, Tacitus and In science was important in medicin, Galen wrote many works PiensoyJuego

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important poets was Virgil, author of the Aeneid.

Plutarch.

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Rome: Architecture
The romans made great architectural works:

Basilics: covered spaces where people meet to discuss issues.

Temples: it was the home of the gods. Thermae: public baths. Theaters: were performed comedies, tragedies Circus: racing horse-drawn chariots. Amphitheater: were made the struggles of gladiators and Roads, Bridges, Aqueducts and Sewers.

wild beasts (Colosseum).

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Rome: Art

Sculpture Roman sculptures imitated Greek sculpture. They cared for very well portray the character, that is, take special care in the execution of the face. Painting Apart of portraits, Roman made frescoes (on the wall) to decorate the buildings. Mosaics Were used to decorate walls and floors. Some were made with large pieces of marble of different colors. Others were made with small pieces of stone, glass, ceramics,
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Great civilizations: Rome Octavius Augustus

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Vocational and professional guidance
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Philosophy: Lucius Annaeus Sneca Medicine: Claudius Galen

Architecture: The Roman Colosseum

Reconstruction: The Roman city

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