The Founding of Rome Part 4

The Founding of Rome Part 4

A Social Studies Lesson

Objective

I will be able to analyze the civic beliefs of Rome by describing how and why Rome became a republic.

The Roman Republic

- Romans grew tired of Etruscan rulers, overthrew the king, and established a republic

- fought nearby Greeks, Etruscans, and Latins to gain control of Italy

- all men who owned land were expected to serve in the military

- people who avoided the military were killed

Multiple Choice

What does "benefit" mean?

• to receive help or gain

• to conquer

• to overthrow

• to destroy

Multiple Choice

What is a republic?

• a government in which kings rule

• a government in which citizens elect their leaders

• a government in which tyrants rule

• a government in which pharaohs rule

Multiple Choice

What does "acquire" mean?

• to inquire about something

• to sell something

• to get possession of something

• to make something, like clothing or jewelry

Multiple Choice

Why did the Romans decide to become a republic?

• They were tired of fighting their neighbors.

• They grew tired of Etruscan rulers.

• The Etruscans forced them away and made them become a republic.

• They didn't want to copy Greek government, so they chose to be a republic.

Multiple Choice

Who had to serve in the army?

• all men

• any man that owned land

• all men and women

• all slaves

Roman Army

- stopped fighting in phalanxes because it was slow

- organized soldiers into legions that could move quickly

- carried double-edged swords and iron spears

- carried standards (tall poles with symbols) with each legion to show soldiers where they should be in battle

Multiple Choice

What are legions?

• small groups of Roman soldiers

• phalanxes

• small groups of Greeks

• Etruscans and Latins

Multiple Choice

Why did Romans switch from phalanxes to legions?

• They didn't like copying the Greeks.

• The Etruscans forced them to fight that way.

• Phalanx fighting was too slow.

• They thought legions looked fiercer on the battlefied.

Multiple Choice

What is a standard?

• a pole with a flag on it held up by legions

• a piece of material used for learning in education

• a pole with a symbol on it held up by legions

• swords and spears

Who Ruled Rome?

- built military outposts in conquered areas

- treated people fairly to encourage loyalty

- Roman Confederation: a system that gave conquered people citizenship so they could vote and participate in government

- conquered people paid taxes and supplied soldiers

- kindness made the republic stronger because they were able to grow larger

Multiple Choice

Why did Romans want to treat conquered people fairly?

• They felt bad about how the Etruscans treated them.

• They were nicer than everyone else.

• They were too lazy to be mean to others.

• They thought it would encourage loyalty.

Multiple Choice

What is the Roman Confederation?

• a system where conquered people become citizens

• a system used to vote for leaders

• a system where conquered people get government jobs

• a system used to conquer other territories

Open Ended

Why did Rome become a republic? How did Rome's kindness as a republic help them?

1. Rome became a republic because....

2. One way Rome's kindness helped them is by...