Chapter 17 Section 1 On the Banks of the Tiber

Chapter 17 Section 1On the Banks of the Tiber

Anticipatory SetMost civilizations have myths or legends about their history. Can you name some American myths or legends?Johnny Appleseed is one for exampleMost myths and legends tell us about civilizations. What do myths and legends tell us about civilizations?Beliefs and valuesHistory of a civilization

StandardsS.S. 6.7.1Identify the location and describe the rise of the Roman Republic, including the importance of such mythical and historical figures as Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Cicero.E-LA Reading 6.1.3Recognize the origins and meanings of frequency used foreign words in English and use these words accurately in speaking and writingObjectiveStudents will learn about the location and origins of Rome

Language of the Discipline Arable LandAridVirgilDivineNavigate

The Location of Rome(Input)Rome is located near the center of the Italian Peninsula shaped like a bootIt extends from southern Europe into the Mediterranean SeaA high mountain range called the Alps separates the peninsula from the rest of EuropeRivers flow across the peninsula to the Mediterranean Another long mountain range called the Apennines runs down the center to the toe of the Italian Peninsula

Romes Geographic Setting (Input)The Italian Peninsula is similar to GreeceThey have a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry summersThey have natural harborsSuited for trading with lands surrounding the seaThey are linked by land to the rest of EuropeThe Italian Peninsula is also differentLess rugged landscapeSeveral large plains (this gave arable land, or land suited for farming)Several navigable rivers that provide water and transportation routes

Geography of Rome(Input)

The Tiber River (Input)The Tiber River stretches for more than 250 miles, making it the second longest river in present-day ItalyThe waters evenly flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea after passing through RomeIt drains in a region called LatiumLatium is rather arid, or dry today but was green and lush in ancient timesThere are many volcanoes in this regionAsh helped create fertile soilBefore reaching the sea the Tiber flows through an area of low hills. On those banks Rome was founded

The Tiber River (Input)

The Origins of Rome (Input) Around 1000 B.C. the Latins settled in LatiumThey founded a village on Palatine Hill, one of the 7 hills on the east bank of the Tiber River (about 15 miles from the sea)Later on other villages settled on nearby hillsThose hilltop villages later would become the city of Rome

Palatine Hill (Input)

Founding Myths (Input) The Romans had two myths regarding their cities originsOne appears in the Aeneid, an epic poem by VirgilThis poem describes the journey of a Trojan warrior named Aeneas who escaped from Troy after its defeat by the Greeks in the Trojan WarAeneas traveled until he reached Latium and married a Latin princess, then founded a town. Eventually he descendants found Rome.This myth became well known for its patriotic portrayal and Virgil was known as a national poet

Founding Myths (Input) The second myth has to do with two of Aeneas descendants; twins named Romulus and Remus.This includes both Greek and Roman mythologyLike Hercules the twins were born with a human mother and a divine, or godlike, father, the god of MarsA jealous uncle had the babies put in a basket and thrown into the TiberThe boys were saved by a she-wolf and raised by a shepherdWhen they grew up the went to look for a new city and could not agree so during their heated dispute Romulus killed Remus. He then founded Rome on Palatine Hill and named himself the first king of Rome

Founding Myths (InputLegend states that Palatine Hill was the location Romulus and Remus had been rescued and raisedDuring later time periods Palatine Hill was home of Romes most prominent citizensThese myths are not facts but do tell something about Roman people, they believed Rome was destined for greatnessThey wanted to link its history to gods and legendary heroesThey did this to glorify Romes beginnings as well as its founders

Growth of the City(Input) For many years Rome remained a collection of tiny villagesThose villages grew together and formed a single city covering the 7 hills on the banks of the TiberAt this time the population increased to 80,000 peopleIts location also helped Rome to growThe hills became a natural defense against attack where they could start at the bottom and run to the top for safetyThe river gave access to a nearby port where small boats could navigate, or make their way, by river to sea

Growth of the City(Input) Romans used the river to transport trade goods such as grainThe river was so fats and dangerous for large boats so Rome could never be attacked by large shipsRome was located on key trade routesThe Tiber Valley provided an easy east-west route for tradeMany north-south routes crossed the south of RomeSalt and iron found nearby were sent alsoEach of these factors helped Rome grow and prosper

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for Understanding #1Fill in the blank_______________ is land suitable for farmingArable land

Checking for Understanding #2Answer the following question.What northern mountain range separates the Italian peninsula from the rest of Europe?The AlpsChecking for Understanding #3Answer the following question.According to legend who was the first king of Rome?Romulus

Guided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 3 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 4 and 5 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.BonanzaVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3Card SharksVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3