4.1 The dawn of Rome (part 2)

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4.1 The dawn of Rome (part 2)

The Romans fought a lot of wars against neighbouring countries such as the Samnites and Latins

Goals for this lesson

At the end of this lessen you will...

• Know how the Roman Republic was organised.
• Know how Rome spread their power in Italy.

[R] According to the Romans. Who was the first king of Rome?

1. Remus
2. Julius Caesar
3. Tarquinius Superbus
4. Romules

[R] For how long could consuls lead the country

1. 6 months
2. 1 year
3. 2 years
4. 4 years

[T] Could you call the modern Netherlands a Republic?

Patricians

• =Old noble families 
• Could become senator or consul

Plebeians

• =The rest of Romans
• Could vote in the people's assembly

People's tribune

• 10 rich plebeians
• Protect the lower class from the higher class.
• Plebeians could vote in the People's assembly
• Tribunes had veto right

Volkstribuun= moeten de plebejers beschermen. Ze waren altijd met 10 en het waren vrijwel altijd rijke plebejers

Veto= stopping a discision = 'I forbid it'

Slaves

Patricians

2 Consuls

300 senators

Plebeians

Rome conquers Italy

• Rome's population grew quickly -> land needed.
• Rome starts to conquer Italy.
• New rival= Carthage

Conquer= veroveren

Carthage= capital city of the empire

01:04

The two brothers are called

1. Romules and Remia
2. Romules and Remus
3. Remus and Julius
4. Lucius and Sulla

02:40

From who did the Romans steal this story?

04:43

Why were the Carthaginians so rich?

07:37

Bonus: What game was the teenager playing?

1. Minecraft
2. Among us
3. Fall guys
4. Fortnite

11:16

Why was Rome so aggressive according to the video?

18:35

Give two reasons why the Carthaginians beat the Romans.

20:20

What is that tall thing on the front of the ship used for?

Name two things you learned during this lesson.

Goals for this lesson

At the end of this lessen you will...

• Know how the Roman Republic was organised.
• Know how Rome spread their power in Italy.

4.1 The dawn of Rome (part 2)

The Romans fought a lot of wars against neighbouring countries such as the Samnites and Latins

Read "Rome conquers Italy".
a.
Rome had a surplus of men. What does that mean?

Try to explain why this could be both a positive and a negative thing.

Read "The people of Rome".
a.
What made the patricians so powerful? Name two reasons.

b.
Could the patricians do whatever they wanted in the Republic?
Explain your answer.

The abbreviation SPQR stands for
Senatus Populusque Romanus
(the Senate and people of Rome).
Why could we say it stands for the Republic?

Why do they say the senate and the people? Are the senators not people?