Rome v. Greece: Gods
Greek: Zeus
Roman: Jupiter
This is how Rome started ...
From small villages on the Seven Hills to a unified city-state
Direct Democracy
Every citizen votes on every issue
Aeneas
A Trojan hero, son of Venus, who journeyed to Italy after the fall of Troy
A duel between triplets from Rome and Alba Longa that resolved a war, showcasing Roman valor
Who are Horatii & Curiatii
Roman: Venus
The Punic Wars
Wars fought between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire during the period 264 to 146 BC
Republic
Citizens elect representatives to vote & run the government
These two founders of Rome were twins raised by a she-wolf
Who are Remus and Romulus
Epic Poem written by Virgil about a hero who took part in the Trojan War.
What is The Aeneid
Greek: Artemis
Roman: Diana
Patricians
Nobles
Made up the Legislative branch
Assembly of Centuries & the Senate
Who killed Remus
Who is Romulas
A story of pride, exile, and loyalty, highlighting Roman civic duty
What is the Coriolanus
Greek: Hecate
Roman: Trivia
Plebeians
merchants, farmers, laborers
Made up the Executive Branch
Two elected consuls who serving in the Senate
DoUbLe TrOuBlE
[400] The spread of Greek culture and ideas.
[+400] When the Romans expanded their empire they spread many ideas that were a combination of Greek and Roman ideas.
Hellenistic is the spread of Greek Culture.
Greco-Roman refers to the spread of Roman culture with strong Greek influence.
A tale of love, jealousy, and perseverance, exploring human and divine relationships
Cupid and Psyche
Roman: Apollo
Greek: Apollo
Plebians v. Patricians
Plebians had rights as citizens but only Patricians could hold public office
First official set of codified laws in Rome
The Twelve Tables
Her suicide after being assaulted by the king's son led to the overthrow of the monarchy and founding of the Republic
Lucretia
A significant part of the population, crucial to the economy, with varied roles.
What are Slaves