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Bellringer
• Special double Bellringer!1. What were the three benefits of
Rome’s location?2. Fill in the map
Agenda
1. Geography2. Founding of Rome3. Early Influences
Objectives
Students will be able to…1. Describe Roman mythology and
the early influences on Roman culture.
Geography Quiz
• You’ll be taking it…now! • Clear your desks except for
something to write with.
The Founding of Rome
Aeneid Preview
Founding of Rome
• Read the story about Romulus and Remus, answer the questions
Summary!
• Romulus and Remus were twin sons of Mars, rescued by a wolf and raised by a shepherd. In a fight over where to build a city, Romulus killed Remus and built Rome on a hill, named after himself.
Summary!
• Aeneas flees Troy and is destined to found a new city in Italy. After several false starts, including a stay in Carthage, the Trojans found their city in Latium. However, they soon go to war with the Latins, but are victorious with their allies.
Rome’s Neighbors
Early Italians• Greeks– Colonies in Italy– Brought grapes and
olives
• Romans borrowed their mythology and some cultural elements
• Etruscans– Natives– Skilled engineers
• Ruled Rome from 600 BC to 509 BC
• Influenced Roman architecture and culture
• Latins– Nomads who settled in
Italy near the Tiber– First to live in Rome
• Latins Latin language
Lessons from the Etruscans
Etruscan Architecture
ArchesKeystone
Etruscan Engineering
Etruscan Government
Etruscan Metalworking
Etruscan Mysticism
Etruscan Sculpture
Etruscan Sporting Events
Arches and Columns
Lessons from the Greeks
Greek Coinage
Greek Monumental Building
Greek Mythology
Greek Philosophy
Greek Pottery
Greek Science
Roman Mythology
Directions: Listen to the stories of the Roman Gods, and match them with the Greek gods on your chart!
Jupiter
• King of the gods• Eagle was his messenger• Weapon: Thunderbolt
Greek God: Zeus
Juno• Wife of Jupiter• Goddess of
women and marriage
Greek God: Hera
Neptune• Neptune was the god of
the sea. • He carried a trident,
which had three prongs. • He rode a dolphin or a
horse.• When the sea is rough
enough to show white tops to the waves, these are called sea horses. On the right, the back half of the seahorse is a fish.
Greek God: Poseidon
Mars• God of War• He was the
father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
Greek God: Ares
Venus• Goddess of Love• Daughter of Jupiter
Greek God: Aphrodite
Cupid• Cupid was the
mischievous little god of love.
• His weapon was a bow, and anyone hit by one of his arrows fell madly in love.
Greek God: Eros
Pluto• Pluto was the god
of the Dead. • Romans were
afraid to say Pluto's real name because they were afraid he might notice them and they would die.
Greek God: Hades
Apollo• Apollo was the god
of the sun. • Each day he drove
his chariot of fiery horses across the sky to give light to the world.
Greek God: Apollo!
Mercury• Mercury was the
god of travelers.• He had a winged
hat and sandals, so he could fly.
• He carried a staff which also has wings and two snakes winding round it.
Greek God: Hermes
Bacchus• Bacchus was the
god of wine. • Bacchus was also
the god of the theatre, since the first plays in Greece were performed in his honor.
Greek God: Dionysos
Proserpine• Pluto fell in love with
her and carried her off to the Underworld.
Greek God: Persephone
Month Comes from? Who or what?
Why?
January Janus
February Februo Purify
March Mars God of War
April Aperire Open
May Maia Goddess of Growth
June Juno Queen of the Gods
July Julius Caesar Ruler of Rome
August Agustus Ruler of Rome
September Septem Seven
October Octo Eight
November Novem Nine
December decem ten
Solar System
Sun—Apollo Moon—Diana
Mercury—Mercury Venus—Venus
Mars—God of War Jupiter—Jupiter Saturn—Saturn
Roman NumbersArabic Roman
1 I5 V
10 X50 L
100 C500 D
1000 M