Rome古罗马.ppt

Rome and Rome Empire When we speak of Rome, what comes up in your mind? Rome Caesar (恺撒) Octvius(渥大维） 埃及艳后（ Cleopatra） 谚语 All roads lead to Rome When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I will not be triumphed over.  My honour was not yielded, but conquered merely.  I found Rome of clay; I leave it to you of marble If I have played my part well, clap your hands, and dismiss me with applause from the stage. 　我接受的是一座砖做的城市，留下的是一座大理石的城市； 在这场被称为“人生”的戏剧中，我的表演还不错吧。戏剧结束了，请鼓掌送我回家吧——渥大维 Cicero making speech A Sketch of Rome history The year 27 B.C divided the history of Rome into two periods: the Republic and the empire The Rome Republic began in 509 B.C., and lasted until 27 B.C.. In 27 B.C., Octavian took supreme power as emperor with the title of Augustus.(奥古斯都）。 Roman legend Founded by twin brothers Romlus and Remus in 735. Father: god Mars Modern Archeology Rome was a collection of village around 1000 B.C.E .(Latin Rome, Etruscans Rome) In 264 B.C. When Roman Republic had established dominion over the Italian Peninsula, there were four other great powers in the Mediterranean world—Carthage, Macedonia, Egypt, and Syria. The burning of Corinth in 146 B.C. marked Rome conquest of Greece. By 146B.C. Rome had emerged victorious over the other powers, and by 30B.C., They were all Rome provinces. Following Julius Caesar’s assassination in 44 B.C., Octavian emerged victorious over his rivals, becoming the unchallenged ruler of Rome. Octavian is not a self-seeking tyrant, he was a creative statesman. He prevented the renewal of civil war that has plagued the Republic. He introduced reforms in Italy and the provinces From 27 B.C. to A.D.14 marked the beginning of Pax Romana which endured until A.D. 180. The periods of Pax Romana was one of the finest in the ancient world. Revolts were few Enjoy the peace, effective government, economic well-being. Territory: Britain—Arabian Desert Danube River –Sands of Sahara Population: 70million. The same law bou