https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2 Roman Republic & Empire By: Caden Pope and Chase Goodwyn en-us 2022-08-03 18:24:39 UTC 2022-08-12 18:32:52 UTC hello@padlet.com cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2254322576 2022-08-03 18:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2254322576 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2254325060 Beginning
625 BCE- Rome was founded in Ancient areas of Italy due to an Etruscan invasion.
Period of Kings
625-510 BCE- Rome advanced militarily and economically by increasing production and trade. The formation of the Roman constitution began.
Republican Rome
510 BCE- Rome is no longer ruled by kings and Etruscan power has declined. Rome is now governed by senators and knights and a dictator is elected in a state of emergency.
451 BCE- The "Twelve Tables" have been established which are a standardized code of laws that applies to all matters.
338 BCE- Rome has continued to expand and has taken over the whole Italian peninsula.
264-146 BCE- The Punic Wars take place which cause Rome to be the biggest naval power in the Mediterranean.
146-82 BCE- Rome is in a period of chaos and civil war.
82-80 BCE- L. Cornelius Sulla is elected as emergency dictator, but resigns in 79 BCE.
60 BCE- Julius Caesar begins to rise to power and a shift to Imperialism begins.
51 BCE- Through the conquering of the Celtic Gaul, Julius Caesar caused Rome's borders to reach past the Mediterranean. The Senate's control over the government is staring to weaken.
44 BCE- Julius Caesar is assassinated and replaced by his son Octavian along side Mark Antony.
31 BCE- Rome overtakes Egypt which resulted in the death of Mark Antony. Octavian assumes the title of Augustus and becomes Rome's first emperor.
Imperial Rome
31 BCE-117 AD- The Roman Empire sees numerous decades of prosperity, expansion, and peace.
117 AD- The Roman Empire reaches it's peak size spanning over three continents.
286 AD-The Roman Empire is split into two empires both with different emperors. The western empire suffers from numerous Gothic Invasions.
455-476 AD- The western empire is sacked by Vandals and Rome as a whole continues to decline. The western empire falls in 476.
Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)
1453 AD- The empire fell when Turks took control of Constantinople (modern day Istanbul), it's capital.]]> 2022-08-03 18:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2254325060 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2254325210 Julius Caesar was a Dictator in the Roman Empire. He overthrew Rome's previously inefficient system and became the first (and not the last) Dictator of Italy. He also lead a number of influential and successful military campaigns. ]]> 2022-08-03 18:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2254325210 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257600754 Helena was an Empress in Rome from 306 to 326. She was extremely instrumental in the spread of Christianity in Rome as her son, Constantine I the Great, was the one to eventually convert to empire to Christianity. It was for this reason that she was eventually canonized by the Catholic church.]]> 2022-08-09 17:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257600754 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257601778 2022-08-09 18:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257601778 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257602057 2022-08-09 18:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257602057 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257602462 2022-08-09 18:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257602462 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257605111 Emperor Augustus superseded Julius Caesar and became the first Emperor of Rome. He was also the Great-nephew of Julius Caesar.]]> 2022-08-09 18:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257605111 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257617939 The Twelve Tables was a set a laws written on bronze tablets in 451-450 BCE. The Twelve Tables were the basis of Roman law and covered a broad amount of subjects but were not a complete set of laws. They were created due to a public cry for equality among the different classes and for the average citizen's interests to be heard. The laws were also very harsh, but that was normal at the time of their creation. They were important because it made laws have to be voted on by a legislative body instead of just being based off traditions. However, most patricians refused to submit to the laws which caused the ordinary people to rebel. Eventually more laws and new legislation were reinstated using the Twelve Tables as the foundation.]]> 2022-08-09 18:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257617939 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257804087 2022-08-10 01:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257804087 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257804989 2022-08-10 01:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257804989 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257808408 2022-08-10 01:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257808408 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257816546 the Roman Empire was situated along the shores of the Mediterranean sea as well as a large majority of modern day Western Europe. They were an Empire that spanned 3 continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa). They were largely situated along shores, and this led to the development of Aqueducts which allowed for the flow of water to enter urban areas of the empire. Due to their shoreside empire, they would usually eat seafood and native vegetables like Broccoli, Lettuce, and Cabbage.]]> 2022-08-10 01:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257816546 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257816719 https://oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/mediterranean-diet/traditional-med-diet#:~:text=Vegetables%20common%20to%20the%20traditional,%2C%20okra%2C%20onions%20(red%2C]]> 2022-08-10 01:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257816719 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257816865 2022-08-10 01:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257816865 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257819520 Romans were primarily Polytheistic, meaning that they worshipped multiple gods. This does not necessarily mean that Monotheistic religions such as Christianity and Judaism were non-existent in Rome, it does mean that Polytheism was the most dominate religious way of thought. Even though Monotheistic religions were present, they were heavily persecuted. That is, until Constantine the Great came along and made tolerance the primary school of thought for dealing with Christians.]]> 2022-08-10 01:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257819520 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257819578 2022-08-10 01:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2257819578 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258543146 The Roman empire managed to accomplish a great feat of conquering the entire Mediterranean. No small task, as there were many different kinds of people standing in the way at these place all through the territory which they went on to inhabited. in addition, they made some very incredible technological advancements. One such technology they had developed was the Aqueduct. The Aqueduct was sort of a highway for water. The water would travel high above the actual roads of the cities. This would allow for water to be supplied to all corners of the empire.]]> 2022-08-10 23:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258543146 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258544070 2022-08-10 23:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258544070 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258590066 Rome was originally ruled by kings from 625-510 BCE until the citizens overthrew their Etruscan rulers and turned Rome into a republic. A republic is when civilians represent themselves and elect representatives. The people still had say in matters that applied to the country unlike a democracy where only the elected leaders make the decisions. Occasionally though, a dictator could be elected by the senate in a time of need, and he had complete control over Rome. In the early republic, the aristocrats or patricians held most of the power in society instead of the lower class civilians (plebeians), which had no say. Later, the plebeians had more power, but the patricians just bought control and influence still making them the ones in control. This changed when the Twelve Tables were made in 451 BCE, which helped to equalize all citizens. Rome continued like this with some additions to make people more equal until 31 BCE where Augustus was made the first Emperor of Imperial Rome. After that, Rome's politics stayed roughly the same with emperors continuing until Rome decline in 476 AD. ]]> 2022-08-11 00:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258590066 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258600608 2022-08-11 00:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2258600608 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259263323 The Roman economy was mainly based off agriculture with the main crops being wheat, olives, and grapes. Rome also mined ores such as gold, silver, copper, etc., with salt being an important resource due to it being used to preserve and season food. Of course there were also crafts people who did things such as make rugs, pottery, etc. However, the main money maker in Rome was trade. The Roman Empire had a single currency which, along with the tons of trade routes both on sea and land, allowed for trade to prosper. Trade also occurred between Rome and other empires such as China through the infamous Silk Road. Rome obtained silk (hence the name) and traded gold, silver, and wool. A result of this trade was also a trade of philosophies and ideas.]]> 2022-08-11 18:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259263323 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259263479 Different social classes had lots of interaction with each other in the Roman empire. The wealth would also help the ordinary citizens with money, food, legal problems, etc. In return, the wealth would get more respect, political favors, and social status. The wealthy also ran the political system with occasional loss of power due to new laws such as the Twelve Tables that made people more equal. As expected, women weren't treated as their own person, instead their social status was determined on their husbands or fathers. They usually were house care takers and had little independence. The Roman social pyramid consisted of Emperor at the top, then patrician (influential) families, senators, equestrians (wealthy), plebeians (working class), freed slaves, then slaves. In Rome, it was also had to move up the social pyramid and typically only those who could obtain wealth and property, which was difficult, could move up. Another however, was to join the military and become famous, but that was even rarer.]]> 2022-08-11 18:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259263479 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259280774 2022-08-11 18:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259280774 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259280990 2022-08-11 18:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259280990 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259284695 2022-08-11 18:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259284695 cadenpope https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259530173 2022-08-12 02:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259530173 chasegoodwyn https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259875744 Rome managed to establish itself in Italy through sheer brute force. They conquered every other group that was present in that area at the time. Over time, the Roman empire expanded beyond the Italian peninsula, spanning their empire across three continents. Their superior military power and strategy allowed them to quickly take control over many territories and groups of people. Today, the Romans are remembered as a great, powerful nation which conquered and assimilated every culture in their path. Many references to Roman culture are still made today. For example, in Fallout: New Vegas, the main protagonist is named Caesar, representing how that character is a powerful conqueror and military tactician, much like the real world Caesar was. Also, there are physical leftovers from the Roman empire in Italy. The roads that they built are still present in Italy today, as a reminder of what came before. ]]> 2022-08-12 14:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cadenpope/kj6aanvi1sdsaxi2/wish/2259875744