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9/19 DO NOW L25

• Read pages 126-127 answer 1-5
• Why did the Greeks compete?
• What events were among the first for the Olympics
  in Greece?
• Where is Sumo the national sport?
• What is the objective of the Mayan ball game?
• Where and when was soccer developed?

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Student PresentationsTake notes on R26
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9/20 DO NOW L25

• Skillbuilder on page 120. Answer questions on
  bottom of ISN L25.

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Ancient Rome

• Geography
• Rome is in Italy, the boot shaped peninsula in
  the Mediterranean Sea.
• The Alps and the Po River border to the north,
  while the Appenine Mountains run the length of
  the nation.
• The Tiber River provides transportation and food
  for the Romans.
• Barriers provided only limited protection from
  invaders.

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Ancient Rome

• Government
• In 509BC, Rome became a republic that lasted for
  500 years.
• Patricians, or wealthy landowners, dominated
  Roman society.
• Common people were called Plebeians. Slaves were
  the lowest class.
• Early government consisted of a Senate (300
  Patricians) and 2 consuls elected to administer
  laws.
• An assembly of plebeians had little real power.

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Ancient Rome

• Military
• When invasions became frequent, military included
  patricians and plebeians (if they owned land).
• Army was divided into legions (6000 soldiers per
  legion).

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Ancient Rome

• Changes in government
• Eventually plebians gained rights.
• Assembly of Centuries and Assembly of Tribes was
  implemented to include the army (Centuries) and
  more plebians (Tribes).

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Ancient Rome

• Society
• Extended families lived together.
• The father had absolute control.
• Education was for boys and girls.
• Women had some rights, such as control of their
  own property.

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Ancient Rome

• Religion
• Polytheistic
• Made daily offerings
• Held public festivals to honor gods.