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    The document provides background information on the history of Rome from its early beginnings through the Roman Empire and after its fall. It discusses the Etruscans who lived in Rome before the Roman Empire and Greek and Phoenician influences. During the Roman Empire, all citizens could participate in assemblies and the Senate and Consuls shared power while laws like the Twelve Tables helped unite the territory. Roman culture spread across the Mediterranean and important structures like temples, markets, and baths were built. After the fall, Byzantine Empire carried on Roman traditions and culture was not prominent again until the Renaissance. The modern economy of Rome depends on tourism and landmarks include the Vatican and sites related to Italian unification and fascism under Mussolini.

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    The Roman Empire

    by: Beckah White, Shelby Pennick, Jordan VanCleave, Elizabeth Wilder, and Rose Cox

    Before the Roman Empire

    -The Estrucans lived in Rome before Roman Empire -Influenced by the Greeks and Phoenicians. -There was evidence of literature and drama. -Known playwright was Volnius

    Before the Roman Empire

    -Aristocratic families: rich, noble descent. Rich merchants and landowners. -Deep knowledge of hydrology: land drainage. -Developed technique of dry farming.
    -Lots of trade occurred.

    During the Roman Empire


    -All Roman citizens could gather in periodic assemblies. -SENATE: most important/mostly aristocrats. -CONSULS: shared power. -Cicero (writer) = Confuciunism. -Emphasized crafted laws=held territory together. -Twelve Tables- 1st code of law (450 BCE) -Promoted importance of Common sense -Romans were very intellectual

    During the Roman Empire

    -Mediterranean literature and culture


    -Monumental athletic performances -Great monarchy -Open to new ideas and people. -Wanted to keep purity of its ancient ceremonies and freedoms.

    -Cumbersome and toga, stola- "fashion"


    -Temples, marketplaces, and public baths were important. -Greco-Roman religion.

    Time Between the Fall of the Roman Empire

    -The Roman Empire in the East survived 1000 years after the fall of the rest of the empire. -The Byzantine Empire, though it was mostly Greek, kept the values and traditions of the Romans such as art, engineering, law, and government.
    -After the fall, Roman culture wasn't important again until the Renaissance period which brought that culture back.

    Modern History of Rome


    Economy -Depends on tourist trade. -TOURISM. -City is center of banking, insurance, printing, publishing, and fashion. Landmarks -contains Vatican City where the Pope is located. -Plazza Venezia is center of departure. -The central square hold a monument to honor King Victor Emmanuel II. -Also has the balcony where Mussolini gave his speeches. -In the Campo Marzio quarter the Pantheon is located. -World's olderst academy of music: Academia di Santa Cecilia.

    Modern History of Rome

    Government -Went through a facist movement with Moussilini. -Moussilini lost war in 1943.
    -Killed at Dongo in Como province in 1945. Killed by a firing squad. -Body was displayed for 6 months in the square so people could spit on it.

    Baby Elephant

    It's getting late. I'm tired. I should sleep.

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