Ancient Rome ruled the Mediterranean and developed a system of law and justice that is still recognized today. Increasing internal instability eventually transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Weakened by internal unrest and plagued by invaders, Rome collapsed in 410 . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: The Rise of Rome Section 2: From Republic to Empire Section 3: Roman Culture and Society Section 4: The Development of Christianity Section 5: Decline and Fall Visual Summary Chapter Intro What did we learn about city planning from the Romans? The Romans built cities from England to Africa and connected them with roads. Using concrete, the dome, and the arch, they constructed amphitheaters, temples, law courts, and aqueducts. This aqueduct brought water 31 miles (50 km) to the city of Nîmes. The upper level was the waterway, the lower a road. In this chapter you will learn how the Romans influenced the development of cities. • Why was it important to build aqueducts? • How does your city supply water to its residents? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 The Rise of Rome What supported Rome in conquering the Mediterranean? Chapter Intro 2 From Republic to Empire What factors contributed to the destabilization of the Roman Republic? Chapter Intro 3 Roman Culture and Society How wide-spread was the influence of Greek and Roman culture? Chapter Intro 4 The Development of Christianity How did Christianity change the Roman Empire? Chapter Intro 5 Decline and Fall What led to the eventual end of the Roman Empire? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Order and Security The Romans conquered and controlled the Italian peninsula and then the entire Mediterranean world. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary republic patrician plebeian consul praetor Academic Vocabulary virtually institutions inadequate Section 1-Key Terms People and Places Rome Latins Sicily Etruscans Livy Roman Senate Carthage Hannibal Alps A B Section 1-Polling Question Did geography play a significant role in the settlement of your community? A. Yes B. No Section 1 The Land and Peoples of Italy Rome’s central location and geographic features made it a desirable location from which to expand. Section 1 The location of Rome . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: The Rise of Rome Section 2: From Republic to Empire Section 3: Roman Culture and Society Section 4: The Development of Christianity Section 5: Decline and Fall Visual Summary Chapter Intro What did we learn about city planning from the Romans? The Romans built cities from England to Africa and connected them with roads. Using concrete, the dome, and the arch, they constructed amphitheaters, temples, law courts, and aqueducts. This aqueduct brought water 31 miles (50 km) to the city of Nîmes. The upper level was the waterway, the lower a road. In this chapter you will learn how the Romans influenced the development of cities. • Why was it important to build aqueducts? • How does your city supply water to its residents? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 The Rise of Rome What supported Rome in conquering the Mediterranean? Chapter Intro 2 From Republic to Empire What factors contributed to the destabilization of the .
