Rome
Kyle Gardner
12 tables
written laws were in Rome. displayed in meat market. served in all kinds of government jobs.
Rome fell
military- roman army lack training and discipline
social-people became selfish and lazy
economic- heavy taxes
political- divided empire became weak
Pax ramana
200 year peace that began with Augustus. trade flowed freely among people in Rome. farming supply gained.
Plebeians
plebeians are farmers. they made most of the population. they only had little power
Aqueducts
bridge like stone structures. carried water from the hills to the cities. the arch and dome are also improved.
Geogrophy
a peninsula located in the middle of Italy. helps people unite. low mountians presented fewer natural barriers.