California Content Standards - History-Social Science

Standard 6.7 - Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures during the development of Rome.

1. Identify the location and describe the rise of the Roman Republic, including the importance of such mythical and historical figures as Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Cicero.

The Rise of Rome

Vocabulary:

Aeneas

Romulus & Remus

republic

dictators

Cincinnatus

plebians

patricians

magistrates

consuls

Roman Senate

veto

Latin

checks & balances

Forum

legions

Punic Wars

Gaius Marius

Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Spartacus

Hannibal

 

Web Resources:

Ancient Roman History Timeline
Provides a chronological index of the history of Ancient Rome with extensive links to internet resources. Emphasis is placed upon the use of primary source material and new perspectives upon the roles of women in ancient time.

The Founding of Rome and the Rule of Romulus
A more complete version of the Romulus and Remus legend. Also includes events from Romulus' reign as king of Rome and his death.

Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport: Rome
An overview of ancient Rome. Focuses on Romulus and Remus, Patricians and plebeians, the Punic Wars, major figures of ancient Rome, Roman technology and government, the rise of Christianity, and more.

Video Resources:

 Link to Video File Legendary Rome

 Link to Video File Welcome to Ancient Rome

 Link to Video File The Birth of Rome

 Link to Video File The Roman Conquests

 

 

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