Global 9h/Pre-AP: Ancient Rome

Rome’s Mythological Founding

Refers to the legend of Romulus and Remus, twin brothers raised by a she-wolf, who are said to have founded the city of Rome.

Political structure of the Roman Republic

Includes roles like consuls, the Senate, the Assembly, tribunes, and dictators, which governed the Roman Republic.

Conflict between patricians and plebeians

Refers to the social struggle between the aristocratic patricians and the common plebeians in ancient Rome.

Law of the 12 Tables

Significance lies in being the first Roman law code, providing legal rights and procedures for Roman citizens.

Imperial expansion and domestic problems

Discusses how the expansion of the Roman Empire led to issues like latifundia, large estates causing social and economic problems.

Gracchi brothers

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Roman reformers who advocated for land redistribution and social reforms, similar to Wang Mang in China.

Julius Caesar

Known for his accomplishments as a military leader and statesman, his assassination led to a power struggle in Rome.

Pax Romana

Refers to the period of Roman peace and stability, characterized by advancements in infrastructure, law, and engineering.

Roman Society

Covers aspects like the paterfamilias, social disparities between rich and poor, slavery, and the role of women in Roman society.

Christianity

Discusses the origins of Christianity, key figures like Jesus of Nazareth and Paul of Tarsus, and the persecution faced by early Christians.

Silk Roads

Refers to the network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitated by figures like Zhang Qian and key empires like the Romans, Parthians, Kushan, and Han.

Spread of Buddhism

Explains how Buddhism spread through oasis towns, merchants, monasteries, and missionaries along the Silk Road, influencing rulers in Southeast Asia.

Spread of epidemic disease

Discusses how long-distance trade contributed to the spread of diseases and its impact on societies like the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire.