Romulus & Remus
A myth, part of Ancient Roman Mythology
Two twin-boys of parents Mars (Roman God of War) and Rhea Silvia (Vestal Virgin)
Around 750 BC
After a struggle/fight Romulus became the first
King and named the city Rome
- In reality, Rome evolved from a small farmer-village Into a large city
- Rome was the first city in the world to reach a population of 1 Million people
Rome became a kingdom ruled by Etruscan kings.
Strategic location River and Hills
Several colonies in what in Modern Day Italy
The power of the senate and the people of Rome
What happened to the Roman government when the last king was sent away?
They elected a consul
What is the role of the consul?
Making new role, in charge of the army,
Why could the right to ‘veto’ eachothers decisions form a problem?
because people could start to fight
Explain why you can call the new government of Rome an aristocracy ?
because only patricians, members of Rome’s richest and most important families could
become senator or consul
Explain why Rome’s military was so successful
The Roman army had many weapons and tactics that other armies hadn't even heard of
before! Good roads
The power and senate of the people ( summary )
Consul: Highest ruler Rome (2 consuls to prevent people to gain to much power or becoming
a dictator)
Veto: Cancelling a decision with a vote
Senate: Political institution – members were men from rich families
Aristocracy: A small group that rules the state
Patricians: Rich romans
Plebeians: Common romans
Conquest of Rome
Between 500 and 275 BC, the Romans conquered more and more territories of other
people’s living in Italy
After that: they expanded across the Mediterranean coast
Example: The Punic Wars
Caesar: from dictator to victim
Julius Caesar started as a general and famously defeated the Gauls in the battle of Alesia (52
BC)
A myth, part of Ancient Roman Mythology
Two twin-boys of parents Mars (Roman God of War) and Rhea Silvia (Vestal Virgin)
Around 750 BC
After a struggle/fight Romulus became the first
King and named the city Rome
- In reality, Rome evolved from a small farmer-village Into a large city
- Rome was the first city in the world to reach a population of 1 Million people
Rome became a kingdom ruled by Etruscan kings.
Strategic location River and Hills
Several colonies in what in Modern Day Italy
The power of the senate and the people of Rome
What happened to the Roman government when the last king was sent away?
They elected a consul
What is the role of the consul?
Making new role, in charge of the army,
Why could the right to ‘veto’ eachothers decisions form a problem?
because people could start to fight
Explain why you can call the new government of Rome an aristocracy ?
because only patricians, members of Rome’s richest and most important families could
become senator or consul
Explain why Rome’s military was so successful
The Roman army had many weapons and tactics that other armies hadn't even heard of
before! Good roads
The power and senate of the people ( summary )
Consul: Highest ruler Rome (2 consuls to prevent people to gain to much power or becoming
a dictator)
Veto: Cancelling a decision with a vote
Senate: Political institution – members were men from rich families
Aristocracy: A small group that rules the state
Patricians: Rich romans
Plebeians: Common romans
Conquest of Rome
Between 500 and 275 BC, the Romans conquered more and more territories of other
people’s living in Italy
After that: they expanded across the Mediterranean coast
Example: The Punic Wars
Caesar: from dictator to victim
Julius Caesar started as a general and famously defeated the Gauls in the battle of Alesia (52
BC)
