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S.S. Ancient Rome 2
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conquer | many reasons |
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Conquering Culture | *conquer lands *intimidation *take prisoners *bring wealth back to Rome |
Strong Military with excellent leaders | *Large army – about 40,000 men *well-organized *well-trained |
Talented Engineers | *designed bridges *men taken from conquered regions *Rome can go anywhere. |
Civil War | *General wants to gain power *Uses new power to conquer & expand Roman territory |
Open culture | *adapted technology *From Etruscans: road building, water tunnels, large walls |
Road Building | * allows them to expand the Empire in all directions *On 3 continents: Europe, Northern Africa & Western Asia *Organized the Empire |
Roman-style cities | *built in conquered lands *symbols of civilization *expanded Rome’s culture *people moved to cities for incredible jobs & better living conditions *Helped people accept Roman ideals * (i.e.) London & Paris |
Aquadects | *brought fresh water from Mts. to Patricians and Plebeians *running water in homes of wealthy |
Strong Central Gov’t 1st form | *1st form: Republic - most like the US. Representative Democracy *Led by 2 Consuls elected for 1 yr. *Senate – Patricians only *Assembly – Plebeians |
Strong Central Gov’t 2nd form | *2nd Form: Emperors replace Republic (dictators who rule with absolute power) (i.e.) Julius Caesar, Augustine, Constantine |