City State Empire: The Roman Republic (4 of 4)
Republic Values
- Romans had strong values and a particular connection to the gods Jupiter (Zeus), Juno (Hera), and Minerva (Athena)
- Romans believed that it was every citizens duty to participate in government and war, excluding women
- The Roman family and clan (group of related families) was paternalistic and the “family fear_ had complete control
- Married women were also revered in Rome as “matrons”
Roman Expansion (1 of 3)
Allies and Colonies
- Rome was a military culture and made a number of improvements to the older Greek tactics which made their armies nimble and effective
- When Rome conquered a neighboring territory, they often extended Roman rights and privileges to the conquered people, absorbing them into Rome itself
- Non-Romans in Italy anxious to become citizens, incentivized to become allies of Rome
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