HUM 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Culture Of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Architecture
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Cite and discuss the idea that dominated and shaped ancient roman culture and history. Know the 3 periods of roman history. (know the type of government in each period. ) Etruscan period monarchy, the republic 509 bc republic, imperial rome monarchy. Etruscans and tribe of people in northern italy. Latins tribe of people in south of italy. What ended the etruscan period? the establishment of the republican. Who was murdered by the senate in 44 bc? (why was he murdered?) Julius caesar, cause they feared he would destroy the republican establishment. Who won?) it was in sea; marc antony, cleopatry and octavian; octavian won. What happened to rome"s government shortly after actium? the collapse of the republican and the beginning of a monarchy. How is this different from the egyptian and greek art we discussed? tended to be idealize while roman was more realistic. Cite 3 major roman innovations/contributions to architectural engineering.
