GRAPES of Ancient Rome
Geography
Where is the civilization?
What were some of the key
geographical features or landforms in
this area?
How did the location of this place affect
its development?
How was movement a part of this
civilization? What sort of crops can they
grow? What natural resources do they
have?
Religion
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What rules did people have to follow?
What factors contributed to the
development of this religion or belief
system?
What do the people believe?
How do their rules and beliefs affect
their lives?
How did religion shape other aspects of
this society/civilization?
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Achievements
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How did achievements contribute to
the development of this civilization?
What did they contribute to the world?
How were these achievements related
to the needs of this civilization?
What achievements are relevant today?
How have they affected order in the
world today?
What did they invent?
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Ancient Rome is located on the Italian
Peninsula and expanded to Asia, Africa large
parts of Europe.
Above the Italian Peninsula was the Alps which
formed a natural barrier, Rome were settled
along the Tiber River, and most of their land
touched the Mediterranean Sea.
Ancient Rome conquered large parts of
Europe, Asia and Africa by going to war with
different people. (Punic Wars)
Ancient Romans grew grains, olives, and
grapes.
Natural resources were land, water and food.
Ancient Rome practiced many religions which
had their own rules.
Christians had to follow the teachings of Jesus
Christ.
People believed Jesus Christ was the son of
God because of his resurrection.
Christians had to pray and worship, as well as
be a good person.
In Ancient Rome Christianity took time to be
accepted.
Christians as well as Jesus Christ were
persecuted for their beliefs.
Romulus and Remus are the mythical founders
of Rome
Ancient Romans helped create roads,
concrete, aqueducts, bridges and stadiums.
Roads were used to move military and helped
with trade.
Aqueducts transported fresh water to their
cities.
Bridges and stadiums used arches to help
support them.
Ancient Romans were influenced heavily by
the Greeks
Ancient Romans created their own calendar
(Julian) which is used today.
Latin Language was created in Ancient Rome
Roman Numerals
Political
What was their government like?
What was the context that led to the
development of these political ideas or
practices?
Who made the decisions in the society?
Who participated in government?
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of
these political structures and ideas.
How are the political structures of
today similar or different from those of
this civilization?
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Economic
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How did the society distribute their
resources?
Did they trade or use money?
What did they sell or trade?
What did they need to get from outside
of their civilization?
Who and how was economy
controlled?
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Social Structure
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What were their social class systems?
Why did these social structures exist?
Who benefited and who was harmed
by these social structures?
Who was considered more important in
their society?
How did the social structure connect to
this civilization’s religion, politics, and
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Ancient Romans used two different types of
government, a republic (elected officials to
represent the people) and a monarchy (one
ruler who inherits power).
Ancient Romans created a republic because
they were tired of the Etruscan Kings.
Ancient Romans changed to a monarchy
because people felt one person could make
the decisions quicker.
While it was a republic citizens elected
representatives for the Senate to make
decisions. Consuls also made decisions.
Once it was a monarchy the Emperor made all
of the decisions.
Republic – Benefit - Citizens could vote for
people to represent them
Limitation – Not everyone was
citizens(Patricians and Plebeians)
The United States uses a republic which allows
all citizens to participate in government
Resources were usually distributed along the
social structure
Ancient Romans traded and used a coin
system for money
Traded for grapes, olives, olive oil, grain and
wine
Spain – coins and jewelry
Britain – iron, lead and tin for weapons
China – Silk
Africa – Ivory
India – Cotton and Spices
The government controlled the economy, The
Senate would make decisions on how money
would be spent
There were 3 classes, Patricians, Plebeians and
Slaves
Patricians were wealthy landowning males
that would hold the higher jobs in
government.
Plebeians were your poor citizens that did
manual labor including farming, fishing and
being a soldier.
Slaves were property of their owner and did
what was asked of them.
Social Structure was based on power and
wealth. Patricians near the top and Plebeians
near the bottom.
economics?