The Roman Colosseum

Study Notes

The video is about Ancient Rome, a fascinating civilization that still influences us today.

Rome was formed in the 8th century BC.
According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC.
Many historians believe that numerous farm communities joined together to form the city.
The location of Rome was perfect due to the Tiber River, which provided water and access to other areas.

In the early days, Rome was ruled by a king.
The people kicked out the king, Tarquin the Proud, in 509 BC and decided to set up a republic.
In a republic, the people elect representatives to make decisions for a certain amount of time.

Julius Caesar was a great general and writer who lived from 100 BC to 44 BC.
He was a hero in Rome and was loved by the people.
Caesar's popularity and power led to a civil war, after which he became the ruler of the Roman Republic.
He was betrayed and killed in 44 BC.

After Caesar's death, his adopted son Octavian took over Rome and eventually became the first emperor, renaming himself Augustus.
Augustus ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of peace where the majority of people lived without fear of invasion.

The Roman Empire was massive, covering a large area at its peak.
Ancient Rome left a lasting impact on architecture, with many structures still standing today, such as the Colosseum.
The Colosseum was a massive amphitheater that could hold over 60,000 people watching sports and events.
Ancient Rome also developed water systems and aqueducts to bring fresh water to different places.
They also invented concrete and made roads that connected the empire, many of which still exist today.
The Latin language, developed by the ancient Romans, is still used in many languages today, including in scientific names for plants and animals.