Rome: From kingdom to monarchy

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Welcome!

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Question? Raise your hand.

You are dressed appropriately.

You have a place where you can work concentrated.

In the beginning Rome was a....

Republic

Empire

Kingdom

First, about ruling the empire ...

• History of the Roman empire can be divided into three political periods:

1. Kingdom
2. Republic (actually an aristocracy).
3. Empire

1. Kingdom (8th century BC - 509 BC)

 Rome was a city-state. It was ruled by a king/monarch and the senate.

Tasks Senate:

Give advise to the king. 

After the kingdom, Rome became a....

Republic

Empire

Kingdom

Ruling the Empire

2) Republic (509 BC - 27 BC): The king was replaced with two consuls. The senate was still in charge (it was actually an aristocracy).

Consuls: Executive power in Rome.

Tasks Consuls: 

• One consul would check the other. So there would not be a tyrant.

Finally Rome became an...

Republic

Empire

Kingdom

Ruling the Empire

3) Empire (27 BC - 476 AD): An emperor replaced the consuls. He was assisted by the senate. 

Roman Empire is formed

The city of Rome begins to conquer parts of Italy. 

Of course this went not without any battle

For example: 3! Punic wars against Carthage (Northern Africa)

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Who had the power when Rome was a republic?

1. A king
2. The consuls
3. The Senate
4. An emperor

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Who ruled the Roman Empire?

1. A king
2. The consuls
3. The senate
4. An emperor

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Which 3 groups can be found in Roman society?

The End :)

Make exercise 4.1 and review them 

or make a summary.