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Origins of Western Culture The Development of British Culture Early American Culture A History of Immigration and Regional American Culture Culture through media: The music, art and ideas that created modern American culture Modern American Culture, Perspectives and Lifestyle Culture of Australia, New Zealand and Canada\ Italian Side Jewish Side Origins of Western Culture Sumeria and Babylon Phoenicians The Greeks Greek Philosophy Ancient Greek Culture Ancient Greek Culture The Rise of Rome The Romans Roman Republic Roman Culture (Republic) Social order Fathers led the families Women belonged to their fathers and husbands Slaves were war prisoners seen as property Patriarchs and plebians Clothing Togas Sandals Food Simple diet Bread, olives, cheese, salads, fruits, nuts Wine The Punic Wars Transition to Empire Annexation of Carthaginian land Conquering Macedon, Greece Expansion into Gallic territory The Gracchi Internal conflict between rich and poor The First Triumvirate Julius Caesar Crassus and Pompey Caesars success in the Gallic wars Caesar invades Rome in 49 BC Caesar is murdered in 44 BC Augustus and the Roman Empire Octavius, Marc Antony, and Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate Marc Antony and Cleopatra The Battle of Actium Octavius names himself as Emperor, renames himself Augustus Rome enters its “Golden Age” Roman Culture in the “Golden Age” Heavily influenced by the Greeks The Romans became more decadent when their wealth increased Roman Technology Aqueducts Machines Surgical equipment Glass Roads Sewers Books Roman Language (Latin) Classical Latin vs Vulgar Latin Development into Italian, French, Spanish, etc. Importance to the Catholic Church Roman Arts Literature Poetry Plays Painting and mosaics Music Roman Society The Forum The Baths Roman Sport and Entertainment Wrestling Swimming Racing Throwing Ball games Gladiatorial combat The Circus Maximus A Short History of the Roman Empire More Roman History The Fall of Rome Split between East an