Summary: Rome, Eternal Empire
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5.1 Rome, eternal empire
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Can you explain, why the Roman Empire started in Rome?
1. Rome issituated at the crossing of the riverTiber . A lot of roads come here together. For example: The traderoutes from the Greekcolonies in Southern Italy andEtrurië
2. Rome had salt, which was rare and very precious in those days (sal -> salary) -
What was the main source of income in Rome?
Agriculture, especially live stock. Rome was depending on import for grains (=most important food in those days) -
Who ruled Rome?
TheEtruscan kings (from 620 BC on till 509 BC) -
Who was the last Etruscan king of Rome and until when did he reign? What happened to him?
Tarquinius Superbus 509 BC
He was removed him from power because he was arrogant and cruel. -
What happened after Superbus was removed from power?
They decided they never wanted toentrust all the power in one person ever again.AND The didn't want the power inherited from father to son. As a result, Rome became arepublic. -
5.2 Gain support, gain power
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When was Rome a republic?
From 509-27 BC -
Could you become a citizen later in life?
Yes, slaves could earn their freedom and become citizen -
How was the republic of Rome organized?
Rome was ruled by 2 elected consuls (veto).
Only patricians could become senator or consul
Rome was an aristocracy -
How was the power in the Roman republic divided?
1. Twoconsuls
2. An even number of men were elected as magistrates
3. First 300senators in total, later 600 in total -
Who were the two consuls?
The 2consuls governed the city. (veto)
Only patricians could become senator or consul
Onlyelected for 1 year
Had to agree with each other to make a decision
After one year they retired to the senate
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