Starter: Think back to the original ‘Peoples of Latium’- What

has happened to them?

The Latins__________________________

The Rutulians_______________________

The Etruscans_______________________

The Sabines_________________________

Assimilated with the Trojans- The ROMANS

Defeated by Aeneas

Joined with the Rutulians- defeated by Aeneas

They’re next!

Romulus, Rome and the Sabines

• The Story so far-• Rome had grown into a powerful local force

under Romulus.• Neighbouring communities were wary of the

growing power.• Rome didn’t have enough women to sustain

it’s population• Romans couldn’t marry into neighbouring

tribes as they had been fighting them!

Over to you Romulus…• What are the positives/

negatives of the Roman situation?

• What would you do next to ensure the survival of Rome?

Romulus’ Plan• Read Livy section 9

• Once you’ve read it, record (in what ever manner you choose) what Romulus did

How do I get more women?

‘The Rape of the Sabine Women’ (pt 1)

Evaluation: What problem has it solved?What problems will it cause?

Responses…• How do you think the different

groups would react?• The Caeinenses, • The Crustimini, • The Antemnates,• The Sabines

Step 1: the Caeninenses

• Read section 10• Answer the following questions:1) Why did the Caeninenses attack Rome alone?2) What happened to them?3) On a scale of 1 to 10 how much of a beating

did they get? Explain your answer.4) What did Romulus do to show off?5) What does Romulus build after the victory?

Analysis- What does this say about the Romans?

• Which of the following statements can be represented in what has happened so far…

• Romans are great warriors• Romans are cunning• Romans are just ‘dirty old men’• Romans are resourceful• Romans are ‘big heads and braggers’• Romans take glory from their conquests• If the Romans want it, they’ll take it

Try and think like a Roman

Romulus- interpretationGreat and cunning leader

Big woman stealing bully

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