Ancient Rome GRAPES

Rome is located on the Italian peninsula which is shaped like a boot.

• Geography

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• Social Structure

• Government/Politics

1. Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, northern Africa, and kingdoms of Asia.

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• Economy

• Geography

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Used vaults, or series of arches, to construct their buildings.

• Economy

• Social Structures

• Achievements

• Religion

1. Two rulers called magistrates ruled at the same time to guarantee against corruption.

• Religion

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• Economy

Patricians were wealthy leaders, at the top of society.

• Social Classes

• Religion

• Economy

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1. The apostle, Paul, brought Christianity to this Rome.

• Economy

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• Politics/Govt

Roads were bricked and led  into Roman cities.

• Social Classes

• Govt/Politics

• Economy

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The surplus of crops such as grains and oils enabled the growth of Rome as a trading empire.

• Achievements

• Economy

• Politics/Govt

• Geography

1. Educated slaves could hold highly skilled positions as teachers or doctors.

• Economy

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The Romans practiced religious tolerance for fear of offending one of many gods

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• Social Classes